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Martin Luther King: Timeline and opinion

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Martin Luther King: Timeline and opinion

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By: Luna Fernandez
Martin Luther King Jr. was an iconic figure in American history and a symbol of the civil rights movement. In my opinion, he was a visionary leader who played a pivotal role in advancing the cause of racial equality and justice in the United States. His commitment to nonviolent protest and civil disobedience demonstrated not only his moral strength but also his strategic brilliance in achieving social change.

However, it's important to acknowledge that King's work was not without controversy and opposition during his lifetime. Some criticized his tactics, and he faced significant resistance from those who opposed civil rights reform. Nevertheless, his enduring legacy as a champion for civil rights and his commitment to peaceful activism continue to inspire generations to work toward a more just and equitable society.

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MY OPINION
It is a shame that they killed such an excellent person as Martin Luther who fought for equality, dignity and respect.
People loved him very much and at his funeral he was confirmed with 50,000 people. It's good that the FBI found the person responsible and justice was done. The 99-year sentence seemed very good to me.

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BY: MARA LACOUTURE

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Martin Luther King Jr. is widely recognized as a major historical figure in the fight for civil rights and equality in the United States. My personal opinion of him is that he was an exceptional leader who played a crucial role in promoting social justice, racial equality and non-violence.

King advocated for change through peaceful methods and nonviolent civil disobedience, inspiring millions of people to join in the fight for civil rights in the 1950s and 1960s. His "I Have a Dream" speech at the march in Washington in 1963 is an iconic example of his ability to articulate a vision of a world where people were judged by their character and not the color of their skin.

However, it is also important to recognize that, like any historical figure, Martin Luther King Jr. was not without criticism and controversy. Some people argue that his focus on nonviolence and racial integration was not enough to fully address the systemic problems of racial discrimination in the United States. Furthermore, his personal life has also come under scrutiny, proving that he was a human being with his own imperfections.

my opinion of Martin Luther King Jr. is that he was an inspiring leader who played a fundamental role in the fight for equality and justice in the United States, but it is also important to recognize that his legacy is complex and debated, and that Their impact and contributions continue to be the subject of reflection and discussion today.

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Martin Luther King, Jr. was a civil rights legend, was a man who embodied the Us civil rights movement. He was born on January 15 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia.  In the mid-1950s, Dr. King led the movement to end racial segregation and counter prejudice in the United States through peaceful protest. He organized protest in the struggle for Black equaility and voting rights. He understood that a key to succes for the civil rights movement was a strategy of nonviolent prostests.  His speeches, some of the most iconic of the 20th century, had a profound effect on America's national consciousness. Thanks to his leadership, the civil rights movement opened doors to education and employment that had long been closed to America's black population.

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In my opinion, the death of Martin Luther King was a tragedy that reminds us of the importance of continuing to work for equality and justice, and of not allowing violence and hatred to prevail in our society.

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Martin Luther King inspires us to dream and fight for our ideals, peacefully and without violence, and he also leaves us lessons to learn, believe and, above all, make our nation a place of justice, equality, action and peace.

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"Inspiring Legacy: Martin Luther King Jr. and the Fight for Civil Rights"

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"Inspiring Legacy: Martin Luther King Jr. and the Fight for Civil Rights"

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By : JUAN A. PACHECO GARCIA

my opinion that Martin Luther King Jr. was a tireless leader in the civil rights movement in the United States. His assassination on April 4, 1968, marked a tragic point in history. King arrived in Memphis to support striking sanitation workers, showcasing his commitment to social justice.

- April 3, 1968: King arrives in Memphis, Tennessee, to support striking sanitation workers and checks into the Lorraine Motel.

- April 4 : King leaves his room at the Lorraine Motel to attend a dinner at a local minister's house. He stays on the balcony to talk to his driver below.

- April 5: The FBI begins its investigation into King's assassination, costing over $2 million and involving more than 3,500 investigators.

- April 9: King's funeral takes place at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta. Over 50,000 people accompany his mule-drawn casket through the city.

- April 19: The FBI investigation focuses on James Earl Ray, a 40-year-old escapee from the Missouri State Penitentiary, whose fingerprint, according to detectives, matches that on the rifle used to shoot King.

- April 24: Ray obtains a Canadian passport under the name George Sneyd and purchases a plane ticket from Toronto to London.

- June 8: Ray is arrested at London's Heathrow Airport after attempting to buy a ticket to Brussels. He is later extradited to the United States.

- March 10: Ray pleads guilty to killing King and is sentenced to 99 years in a Tennessee prison.

- March 13, 1969: Ray recants his guilty plea, claiming coercion. He maintains his innocence for the rest of his life.

- 1978: Ray testifies before the House Select Committee on Assassinations, which concludes that Ray acted alone but found circumstantial evidence of a conspiracy.

- December 1993: Loyd Jowers, a former Memphis restaurateur, claims that mafia members paid him $100,000 to plan King's assassination. Jowers says he paid worker Frank Holt to shoot King.

- April 23, 1998: Ray dies in prison at the age of 70 from kidney and liver disease.

- 1999: The King family, believing Ray was innocent, sues Jowers for King's death. The civil suit ends with a $100 reward to the King family, who donate the money to charities.

- June 2000: U.S. Attorney General Janet Reno conducts a fourth investigation into Ray's appeal but finds no evidence of a conspiracy.

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Martin Opinion.                         By: Isaac Munévar. 

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The timeline of events surrounding Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination and the investigation into his killing is a stark reminder of the tumultuous period in American history. King's unwavering commitment to civil rights led him to Memphis, where tragedy struck on April 4, 1968. His assassination triggered widespread rioting and a state of emergency declaration by President Lyndon B. Johnson.

The FBI's extensive investigation, which cost over $2 million and involved thousands of investigators, eventually focused on James Earl Ray. Ray's arrest in London and subsequent guilty plea marked a significant chapter in this dark episode. However, Ray's later recantation and claims of coercion added complexity to the case.

The House Select Committee on Assassinations' conclusion of a lone gunman, despite circumstantial evidence of a conspiracy, reflects the ongoing debate surrounding King's assassination. Loyd Jowers' confession in 1993 about Mafia involvement and payment for King's murder further fueled suspicions.

James Earl Ray's death in 1998 and the King family's civil lawsuit against Loyd Jowers in 1999, which ended with a symbolic $100 award, highlight the enduring questions and controversies surrounding this tragic event. The timeline underscores the importance of seeking truth, justice, and reconciliation in the face of such historical injustices.

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The Unfortunately Death of Martin Luther King

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The Unfortunately Death of Martin Luther King

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April 3 1968: He arrives in Memphis Tennessee, to support striking sanitation workers and checks into the Lorraine Motel.

April 4 before 6 pm: he leaves his room at the Lorraine Motel to attend dinner at the home of a local minister. He lingers on the balcony to talk to his driver in the courtyard below.

April 4 (7:05 p.m.):
He lives in his room at the Lorraine Motel to attend dinner at the home of a local minister. He lingers on the balcony to talk to his driver in the courtyard below.

April 19: The FBI investigation centers on James Earl Ray, 40, whose fingerprint, according to detectives, matched one on the rifle used to shoot King. The convicted armed robber had escaped from the Missouri State Penitentiary the previous year.

March 10 1969:
Ray pleads guilty to killing King and is sentenced to 99 years in a Tennessee prison.

In the same year exactly, on March 13, 1969, the person who murdered Martin Luther King pleaded not guilty of having murdered this great eminence.

1978: Ray testifies before the House Select Committee on Assassinations, which later concludes that Ray acted alone. However, the committee concludes there was circumstantial evidence of a conspiracy.

April 23 1998:
Then, Ray dies in prison from kidney and liver disease at age 70.

June 2000: U.S. Attorney General Janet Reno conducts a fourth investigation into Ray’s appeal, but finds no evidence of a conspiracy.

My opinion
In my opinion, we must keep in mind that this man was a great eminence throughout the world, he left a great mark in all countries, he defended human rights above all, but due to the great instability of the country in the who was murdered, today if he were alive, he would continue with his legacy

By María Alejandra Olarte Díaz

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TIMELINE - ASSASSINATION M.L KING BY: NATALIA CUADRADO V.

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TIMELINE - ASSASSINATION M.L KING BY: NATALIA CUADRADO V.

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Timeline about the assassination of Martin Luther King

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Martin Luther King Jr. was a truly remarkable man who made a profound impact on the world. He is a reference of the difficult path to have achieved rights with dignity and fight for equality and equity before the law for blacks as a great leader of a massive movement in the United States.

Martin Luther King's legacy is one of hope and inspiration, nonviolence and social justice. He showed the world that it is possible to achieve great change through nonviolence and love. So, his message continues to be relevant today, and his work continues to inspire people around the globe.

By Jhonatan Iván Díaz Sierra

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The death of Martin Luther King was a tragic event that shocked the world. He was a charismatic leader and a passionate advocate for civil rights and racial equality. His murder left a void in the fight for social justice, but his legacy lives on as a reminder of the importance of nonviolence and perseverance in the fight for a more just world. His influence remains relevant and powerful today.

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3 APRIL DE 1968

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4 APRIL 7:05P.M

Martin Luther King was assassinated on April 4, 1968 at 7:05 PM

MARCH 10 1969

Unfortunately, Martin Luther King was assassinated on April 4, 1968, so there was nothing he could do on March 10, 1969.

APRIL 23 1968

On April 23, 1968, Martin Luther King was in Memphis, Tennessee, where he gave his famous "I've Been to the Mountaintop" speech in support of striking sanitation workers.

APRIL 4 BEFORE 6PM

On April 4, 1968, before 6 PM, Martin Luther King was resting in his hotel room in Memphis, Tennessee.

Martin Luther King was a courageous and visionary leader who fought tirelessly for equality and justice, leaving a legacy of inspiration for future generations.

KAROL FRANCO

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April 3, 1968:  I'm fine with your support

April 4 (before 6 p.m.): I think your commitment to the people is very good

April 4 (7:05 p.m.): The people are revolutionized in a way against the people

In short, I think his struggle and his commitment are good.

Ángel cruz

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Martin was a great idol for the black communities, so much so that on the day of his funeral there were more than 50,000 people, marking the beginning of a new

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April 3 :King arrives in support of striking workers
April 4:was shot
April 4 (7):is declared dead due to the gunshot
April 9 :an investigation is opened and a suspect is found
March 10:Ray pleads guilty to King's murder and is sentenced
1978: there is evidence that not only was Ray the murderer but that there was a conspiracy
April 23 :Ray dies in prison due to an illness
June 2000:a new investigation is opened but no evidence of a conspiracy is found

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March 10, 1969: James Earl Ray pleads guilty to the murder of Martin Luther King Jr. and is sentenced to 99 years in prison in Tennessee.

March 13, 1969: James Earl Ray recants his guilty plea, claiming he was coerced, and maintains his innocence for the rest of his life

1978: James Earl Ray testifies before the House Select Committee on Assassinations, which later concludes that Ray acted alone. However, the committee also finds circumstantial evidence of a conspiracy.

December 1993: Loyd Jowers, a former restaurant owner in Memphis, claims that members of the Mafia paid him $100,000 to plan the assassination of King. Jowers maintains that he paid laborer Frank Holt to shoot King

April 23, 1998: James Earl Ray dies in prison at the age of 70 due to kidney and liver diseases.

1999: The King family, who believe in Ray's innocence, sues Loyd Jowers for King's death. The civil trial ends with a $100 award granted to the King family, who donate the money to charitable organizations.

June 2000: U.S. Attorney General Janet Reno conducts a fourth investigation into Ray's appeal but finds no evidence of a conspiracy.

my opinion

The assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. in 1968 remains a pivotal moment in American history and a deeply troubling chapter in the ongoing struggle for civil rights and racial equality. King's untimely death not only robbed the United States of one of its most influential and eloquent leaders but also shook the nation's conscience and laid bare the racial tensions that still plagued the countr

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​April 9 — King’s funeral is held at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta. More than 50,000 people accompany his mule-drawn coffin through the city.

April 19 — The FBI investigation centers on James Earl Ray, 40, whose fingerprint, according to detectives, matched one on the rifle used to shoot King. The convicted armed robber had escaped from the Missouri State Penitentiary the previous year.

April 24 — Ray obtains a Canadian passport under the name George Sneyd and purchases a plane ticket from Toronto to London.

June 8 — Ray is arrested at London’s Heathrow Airport after trying to buy a ticket to Brussels and is later extradited to the United States.

March 10, 1969 — Ray pleads guilty to killing King and is sentenced to 99 years in a Tennessee prison.

March 13, 1969 — Ray recants his guilty plea, claiming he was coerced. He maintains his innocence for the rest of his life.

1978 — Ray testifies before the House Select Committee on Assassinations, which later concludes that Ray acted alone. However, the committee concludes there was circumstantial evidence of a conspiracy.

December 1993 — Former Memphis restaurateur Loyd Jowers says members of the Mafia paid him $100,000 to plan King’s assassination. Jowers says he paid laborer Frank Holt to shoot King.

April 23, 1998 — Ray dies in prison from kidney and liver disease at age 70.

1999 — The King family, who believes Ray was innocent, sues Jowers for King’s death. The civil lawsuit ends with a $100 award to the King family, who donate the money to charity.

June 2000 — U.S. Attorney General Janet Reno conducts a fourth investigation into Ray’s appeal, but finds no evidence of a conspiracy.

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My opinion
My take on the timeline of King's assassination is that it is a series of tragic events that led to the death of an important American leader. The King assassination investigation was a complex process that is still being debated.

I think it's important to remember the timeline of King's assassination to understand the importance of his work and the impact of his death. King's assassination was a pivotal moment in the fight for civil rights in the United States.

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By : Jhon Jairo Martinez Campo

More than fifty years ago, a bullet fired by hatred ended the life of Martin Luther King, but this act of cruelty did not end “his dream.” The frozen-in-time image of a peaceful fighter has been etched into the consciousness of hundreds of people. Even today, his proclamations resonate in a country deeply divided over issues of race and class, and leave their mark on a population that continues to face the same challenges for which he protested.

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April 3, 1968 — King arrives in Memphis Tennessee, to support striking sanitation

April 4 (7:05 p.m.) — King is pronounced dead. Rioting erupts in more than 100 U.S. cities. President Lyndon B. Johnson declares a state of emergency.

March 10, 1969 — Ray pleads guilty to killing King and is sentenced to 99 years in a Tennessee prison.

April 23, 1998 — Ray dies in prison from kidney and liver disease at age 70.

April 4 (before 6 p.m.) — King leaves his room at the Lorraine Motel to attend dinner at the home of a local minister. He lingers on the balcony to talk to his driver in the courtyard below.

April 19 — The FBI investigation centers on James Earl Ray, 40, whose fingerprint, according to detectives, matched one on the rifle used to shoot King.

1978 — Ray testifies before the House Select Committee on Assassinations, which later concludes that Ray acted alone. However, the committee concludes there was circumstantial evidence of a conspiracy.

June 2000 — U.S. Attorney General Janet Reno conducts a fourth investigation into Ray’s appeal, but finds no evidence of a conspiracy.