The Death And Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.

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A gathering of officials and dignitaries hold electronic candles during a ceremony at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, on the 44th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in Washington, on Wednesday, April 4, 2012.
AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin

The assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. 50 years ago was a defining moment in American history. But how did the days and months following his death shape the way we remember him today? Our guest traces a detailed history of how blacks and whites reacted to King’s death and how it influenced the struggle for civil rights and race relations in the decades that followed.

Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Jason Sokol Guest

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