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Chasing King’s Killer: The Hunt for Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Assassin

J ames L. Swanson

This informational account examines Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination and the manhunt that followed. It places the event in the context of King’s civil-rights leadership, including his commitment to peaceful protest, public demonstrations, and speeches. Primary documents trace events before, during, and after the murder, while showing its lasting effect on American history. The book also includes a foreword by Congressman John Lewis, a bibliography, and additional resources.

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Themes
Activism · History · Social Justice
Format
Paperback
Publisher
scholastic
Published
January 1, 2018
Pages
384
ISBN-13
9781338541052
Language
English
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