Events tagged with "mountaintop"

Historical Events tagged with "mountaintop"

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Martin Luther King Jr.'s Final Speech

April 3rd, 1968 56 years ago

On the evening of April 3, 1968, Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his powerful 'I've Been to the Mountaintop' speech at the Mason Temple in Memphis, Tennessee. This speech was delivered during a labor strike by sanitation workers and served as a poignant call for equality and justice. King spoke about the challenges faced by the African American community, emphasizing the need for unity and perseverance. The address resonated deeply with his audience, as few realized it would be his last, occurring just hours before his assassination.