Soldiers on Chicago Streets after Riots Following the Death of Martin Luther King, Jr., April 7, 1968
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On April 4, 1968, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., was fatally shot while standing on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee--the champion of non-violence was silenced by an act of violence. His assassination brought deep mourning and sparked civil unrest across the country--built upon root causes like poverty, discrimination, racist housing policies, and police brutality.
On April 4, 1968, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., was fatally shot while standing on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee--the champion of non-violence was silenced by an act of violence. His assassination brought deep mourning and sparked civil unrest across the country--built upon root causes like poverty, discrimination, racist housing policies, and police brutality.
Artifact
Photographic print
Date Made
1968
Subject Date
07 April 1968
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Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2022.202.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 8.125 in
Width: 10.25 in
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