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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was killed almost 60 years ago Friday. Here is a quick look into his life and remarkable legacy.
A look back at local, national and world events through Deseret News archives.
The King Center honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 57 years after his assassination with a wreath-laying ceremony in Atlanta.
On April 4, 1968, King was assassinated at the Lorraine Motel, which is now the site of the National Civil Rights Museum.
Nobel Peace Prize awardee Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in Memphis, triggering riots across the US. His death shook ...