Author: [KING, Martin Luther, Jr.] [Martin Luther King, Jr.]
Title: Martin Luther King, Jr. Assassination Original Teletype Pages
Description: 5 April 1968. Document. Group of original teletype dispatches dated 5 April 1968 covering the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. comprised of three pieces. 1. Third World News Roundup (8-1/2" x 28-1/2"). "A stunned nation reacts to the death of Martin Luther King .. President Johnson reacts by calling Negro leaders to the White House .. For the moment, at least, no one is sure which direction the Civil Rights movement of the nation will take." 2. Sixth World in Brief (8-1/2" x 34"). "Reaction to the slaying of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr .. Some of it prayerful .. some violent.. Top stories of the hour from United Press International .. URGENT .. Black Power militant Stokely Carmichael has called for retaliation for what he called the 'execution' of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. He told newsmen in Washington today 'our retaliation won't be in the courtroom but in the streets of America.' He said that negroes 'know they have to get guns.' .. Senator Robert Kennedy chartered the plane for King's widow.." Goes on to include other headlines from around the globe, including the Vietnam War. 3. "REPEATING --- BULLETIN --- (Washington) (8-1/2" x 7"). President Johnson has proclaimed Sunday a national day of mourning for slain Civil Rights leader Martin Luther King." Scarce. Light, expected wear for these fragile items; paper yellowed. Very Good .

Keywords: African-American History, Americana, Martin Luther King, Jr., Black History Black History African-American History Americana Martin Luther King, Jr.


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