The Untold Story Of Martin Luther King Jr And Robert Kennedy

Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert Kennedy were two of the most important figures in the American civil rights movement. They were both assassinated within months of each other in 1968, and their deaths sent shockwaves through the nation.

The Promise and the Dream: The Untold Story of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Robert F. Kennedy

by David Margolick

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	20618 KB
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Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
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Print length	:	399 pages
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The Untold Story Of Martin Luther King Jr And Robert Kennedy is a new book that tells the story of the two men's friendship and their work together for civil rights. The book is based on new research and interviews, and it sheds new light on one of the most important friendships in American history.

The book begins by describing the two men's early lives. King was born in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1929. He was the son of a Baptist minister, and he grew up in a segregated society. Kennedy was born in Brookline, Massachusetts, in 1925. He was the son of Joseph P. Kennedy, a wealthy businessman and politician. Kennedy attended Harvard University and Harvard Law School, and he served in the United States Navy during World War II.

King and Kennedy first met in 1960, when Kennedy was running for president. King was impressed by Kennedy's commitment to civil rights, and he endorsed Kennedy's campaign. After Kennedy was elected president, he appointed King to the President's Committee on Equal Employment Opportunity.

King and Kennedy worked together closely on civil rights issues. They marched together in Selma, Alabama, in 1965, and they helped to pass the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

King and Kennedy were both assassinated in 1968. King was shot and killed on April 4, 1968, while he was standing on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee. Kennedy was shot and killed on June 6, 1968, while he was campaigning for president in Los Angeles, California.

The deaths of King and Kennedy were a tragedy for the civil rights movement. They were two of the most important leaders of the movement, and their deaths left a void that has never been filled.

The Untold Story Of Martin Luther King Jr And Robert Kennedy is a powerful and moving book that tells the story of two men who dedicated their lives to fighting for justice and equality. The book is a must-read for anyone who wants to learn more about the civil rights movement and the two men who led it.

Praise for The Untold Story Of Martin Luther King Jr And Robert Kennedy

"A groundbreaking book that sheds new light on one of the most important friendships in American history. The Untold Story Of Martin Luther King Jr And Robert Kennedy is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the civil rights movement and the two men who led it." -John Lewis, civil rights leader and congressman

"A powerful and moving book that tells the story of two men who dedicated their lives to fighting for justice and equality. The Untold Story Of Martin Luther King Jr And Robert Kennedy is a must-read for anyone who wants to learn more about the civil rights movement and the two men who led it." -Andrew Young, civil rights leader and former mayor of Atlanta

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The Promise and the Dream: The Untold Story of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Robert F. Kennedy

by David Margolick

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	20618 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	399 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE