Redemption: The Last 31 Hours of Martin Luther King Jr.

Redemption: Martin Luther King Jr.'s Last 31 Hours

by Joseph Rosenbloom

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	3649 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	218 pages

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On April 4, 1968, Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee. He was just 39 years old. His death sent shockwaves throughout the nation and the world, and his legacy continues to inspire people today.

In his book Redemption: The Last 31 Hours of Martin Luther King Jr., David Garrow tells the story of King's last day, from his triumphant arrival in Memphis to his tragic assassination. Through meticulous research and interviews with those who knew King intimately, Garrow paints a vivid portrait of King's final hours.

Garrow's book is a powerful and moving account of one of the most important figures in American history. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand King's life and legacy.

What happened in the last 31 hours of Martin Luther King Jr.'s life?

On April 3, 1968, Martin Luther King Jr. arrived in Memphis, Tennessee, to support a strike by sanitation workers. He gave a speech that night at Mason Temple, in which he said, "I've been to the mountaintop... I've seen the Promised Land. I may not get there with you, but I want you to know tonight, that we, as a people, will get to the Promised Land."

The next day, King led a march of sanitation workers through the streets of Memphis. The march was peaceful, but it was met with violence by the Memphis police. King was struck in the head with a rock and had to be taken to the hospital.

King was released from the hospital later that day, and he returned to his hotel room at the Lorraine Motel. He spent the evening working on his speech for the next day's rally.

On April 4, 1968, King gave his final speech at the Mason Temple. He spoke about the importance of nonviolence and the need for racial equality. He ended his speech with the words, "We shall overcome."

Later that afternoon, King was assassinated as he stood on the balcony of his hotel room. He was shot by James Earl Ray, a white supremacist.

The legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.

Martin Luther King Jr. was a tireless advocate for civil rights. He led the Montgomery bus boycott, the March on Washington, and many other nonviolent protests. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964.

King's legacy continues to inspire people today. He is remembered as a symbol of hope and courage. His dream of a more just and equal world is still alive today.

Redemption: The Last 31 Hours of Martin Luther King Jr. is a powerful and moving account of one of the most important figures in American history. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand King's life and legacy.

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Redemption: Martin Luther King Jr.'s Last 31 Hours

by Joseph Rosenbloom

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	3649 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	218 pages

FREE