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The title of the book and the author is Chasing Kings Killers by James L Swanson

I chose this book because it looked like a very interesting book, and when in the library it caught my attention and learning more about MLK caught my attention.

This story is about MLK and his life and the events leading up to his death, it also has events about the murderer and there life and what they did leading up.

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1. The Birmingham Campaign (1963)

His involvement led to his arrest and it also lead to the writing of his famous letter. “Letter from Birmingham jail.”

2. The March on Washington(1963)

during this MLK spoke his famous “I have a dream,” speech and it turned into a. Defining moment in the fight for civil rights.

3. The Montgomery Bus Boycott(1955 through 1956)

This event was the launch of MLK’s national prominence as a civil rights leader, his leadership had established his commitment to nonviolent protests.

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It takes place in the late 1960s, and the time of his assassination April 4 1968

it created major conflict between activist like Dr. King and those who are opposing of racial equality. This had shaped the world by fueling both MLK’s protests and the hatred that had led to his assassination

it takes place in many places like Memphis, Tennessee, Alabama, Washington D.C, Atlanta Georgia and at Lorraine motel.

It impacted people in ways for example with Montgomery Alabama, it symbolized resistance and change through the bus boycott, uniting many people to go against segregation

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He wanted readers to understand the powerful meaning and the legacy of MLK, and show his struggle with equality and justice. One of the key messages are that fighting for what is right often comes with bigger sacrifice, as you can see in MLK life and his tragic death.

we know by looking at how he tells the story, he doesn’t just list important facts, he focuses on MLK and his words and his actions, and the meaning behind his speeches

He is an author who specializes in writing about events of American history.  His background with history, might show context as to why he chose Chasing Kings killers, because he is focusing on historical accurate things, and i think he tries to educate young people who don’t know the full story about MLK and he gives good explanations about it.

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He used ethos by presenting himself as a trustworthy  and knowledgeable historian, and he has built a lot of credibility for what he does. He uses photos and primary sources, and he uses actual factual information. He also avoids being bias and makes it blunt and real.

He uses pathos to draw readers attention towards MLK and his life and the cause of his death, they use sadness to get the readers interested and thinking about the topic.

He does this by giving clear factual information alongside actual timelines of these events that had led up to and followed MLK to his assassination. He gives specific names, quotes, locations, and specific dates.

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He had made the ultimate sacrifice in the name of justice, peace, and brotherhood.”

This gives the central theme of this book, it shows the powerful impact of MLK’s life and his legacy, it gives the idea that his deaths was way more tragic but it was also a big turning point for people, giving them the courage to fight for civil rights and equality.

It’s on page 234, where it explains the sadness and significance of MLK and his death.

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A song that connect is “A Change Is Gonna Come” by Sam Cooke

The song connects because it expresses the determination and the hope for racial equality that MLK had fought for throughout his life. The book highlights the sacrifices and the struggles that he went through to get to where he was

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Martin Luther King Jr. born | January 15, 1929 | HISTORY

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Martin Luther King Jr. is born in Atlanta, Georgia, the son of a Baptist minister, on January 15, 1929. Dr. King went on to become a leader in the civil rights movement.

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Photo of MLK’s murderer

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Vincent DowdWitness programme, BBC World Service

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When Martin Luther King Jr’s assassin fled to London

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James Earl Ray fled to Europe after the murder of Martin Luther King Jr. People who met him in London have been telling their stories.

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Book cover

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R.I. State Crime Laboratory at URI site of tests 25 years ago on weapon suspected in slaying of Martin Luther King Jr.

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KINGSTON, R.I. – May 19, 2022 – Eighteen shots rang out from a high-powered hunting rifle 25 years ago at the University of Rhode Island, disturbing the peace and beauty of springtime on its Kingston Campus. The multiple discharges were part of an investigation into the weapon linked to the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther […]

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Sam Cooke - A Change Is Gonna Come (Official Lyric Video)

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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: A Leader and a Hero

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Book cover

Swanson, J. L. Chasing Kings killer (p. 384). Jameson L Swanson.

Lavallee, D. (2022). R.I state crime Labatory at UrI site [Photograph]. https://www.uri.edu/news/2022/05/r-i-state-crime-laboratory-at-uri-site-of-tests-25-years-ago-on-weapon-suspected-in-slaying-of-martin-luther-king-jr/

Dowd, V. (2016, June 8). When Martin Luther King Jrs assassin fled to London. BBC.com. Retrieved May 16, 2025, from https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-36434706