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A lasting legacy: Commemorating the 51st anniversary of Martin Luther King's passing
Remembering the words and actions of an inspirational leader
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Martin Luther King, Jr. was arguably one of the most influential leaders in the civil rights movement. This year marks 51 years since his assassination on April 4, 1968 at the Lorraine Motel. While his time was cut short, his words and deeds live on in memory, and continue to make their mark even today.
Browse the gallery to revisit some of the key moments in Dr. King’s life, and to find out more about how his influential legacy is affecting lives today.
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