Assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., Civil rights landmark in Memphis, Tennessee
The assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. took place on April 4, 1968, in Memphis, Tennessee.
King's assassination led to nationwide riots and eventual changes in racial policies in the U.S.
This event serves as a significant marker in the timeline of African-American Civil Rights movement.
The site is now home to the National Civil Rights Museum.
King’s final speech foretold his death.
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