Dr. King’s Assassination
Martin Luther King Jr. was murdered in Memphis on April 4, 1968, while supporting striking sanitation workers demanding better conditions. Cities across America erupted in grief and rage after news spread. Over 100 urban areas experienced protests and riots in the following days. King’s death shocked supporters worldwide who had seen him as a symbol of peaceful change. His funeral drew mourners from across political and racial divides. President Johnson declared a national day of mourning.
