apr 4, 1968 - MLK assassinated
Description:
[Murder in Memphis] TENSION- despite receiving peace prize 1964, nonviolent efforts were no longer as supported (esp in big cities like Chicago), broke ties w LBJ bc $ spent on Vietnam instead of social programs; REACTION- (black) after murder 1968, 168+ riots broke out nationwide 46 ppl dead; (white) increase in blue-collar pushback to civil rights mvmtAdded to timeline:
Date:
apr 4, 1968
Now
~ 56 years ago
