William E. Leuchtenburg, distinguished historian of FDR, dies at 102
He won two major history prizes and served as a consultant for filmmaker Ken Burns. His books charted the evolution of the American presidency.
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Martin Luther King: 7 speeches that changed the world in the 20th Century
On 28 August 1963, civil rights campaigner Martin Luther King marched with thousands of ... Drafted by talented speech writers such as Theodore 'Ted' Sorensen, these presidential remarks helped ...
Martin Luther King III on Growing Up Without His Iconic Dad, How He Had to 'Emerge from My Father's Vast Shadow'
Martin Luther King III discusses the legacy of his iconic father and his emotional struggle to forge a path of his own in an ...
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As Martin Luther King Jr.’s son, I object to Trump disingenuously citing my father
The challenges facing our nation are significant, and the solutions require collaboration, empathy and an unwavering commitment to justice.
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Column: Dr. King’s legacy is important, but complicated
Early in the year, the significant legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. resonates strongly. The third Monday in January is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, providing an occasion for reflection, along with ...
What Historians Hope to Learn From Trump Releasing JFK, RFK, and MLK’s Assassination Files
What experts on John F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King Jr and Bobby Kennedy assassinations hope to learn from files expected to ...
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Federal agencies bar Black History Month and other 'special observances'
WASHINGTON — Federal agencies on Friday rushed to comply with President Donald Trump’s executive orders aimed at curtailing diversity, equity and inclusion programs. The executive orders ...
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Discover How Four Black College Students Sparked a Nationwide Civil Rights Movement, on This Date in 1960
By sitting down to lunch at a North Carolina department store, the brave men inspired many others to take part in nonviolent ...
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Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Parade scheduled for Saturday afternoon
AND AROUND LUNCHTIME, REVEREND MICHAEL MCDANIEL WILL SPEAK ABOUT THE LIFE AND HISTORY OF MARTIN LUTHER KING JR AND WHY HIS LEGACY IS SO IMPORTANT TO THE OKLAHOMA CITY AREA. WE ARE AT A PLACE WHERE WE ...
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Martin Luther King Jr. parade kicks off Black History Month in Oklahoma City
THERE. WELL, HERE, NEAR THE HEART OF OKLAHOMA CITY, MANY ARE CELEBRATING MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY. YOU CAN SEE THEM LINING THE ROADS UP HERE FULL OF EXCITEMENT FOR BLACK HISTORY MONTH STARTS TODAY ...