4 abr 1968 ano - MLK assassinated

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[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 mvmt