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King, Martin Luther, Jr., 1929-1968

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Biography

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. speaks at DU on January 24, 1964. He returns to speak again at DU on May 18, 1966. 700 students riot after the May 18th MLK speech, in addition to two junk cars being burned and a sit-in staged.

Sources

Marie Caruso, “King, Barnett and a Hot Issue…,” The University of Denver Clarion, vol. 68, no. 28, January 31, 1964, 5.

Biography

Plans underway to have King speak at DU - week of January 21, 1964.

Biography

Speaks at DU on the topic of "The Future of Integration" May, 1967.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

The Denver Clarion, vol. 68, issue 25, 1964 January 21

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Identifier: clarion_v068i25_19640121
Abstract

2nd Symposium Scrutinizes “The Free Society”. Plans now in Place to get King as Speaker. Special Election Slated for Jan. 31. Senators Discuss May Days, Camp. Graduate Student Found Dead Thurs. Nancy Moore Reigns as Queen. Naval Recruiters Interview Students.

Dates: 1964 January 21

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