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An Excerpt from Dr. King's speech in Memphis

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On April 3, 1968, the day before he was assassinated:

"Well, I don’t know what will happen now. We’ve got some difficult days ahead. But it doesn’t matter with me now. Because I’ve been to the mountaintop. And I don’t mind. Like anybody, I would like to live a long life. Longevity has its place. But I’m not concerned about that now. I just want to do God’s will. And He’s allowed me to go up to the mountain. And I’ve looked over. And I’ve seen the promised land. I may not get there with you. But I want you to know tonight, that we, as a people, will get to the promised land. And I’m happy, tonight. I’m not worried about anything. I’m not fearing any man. Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord."

Martin Luther King was 39 years old when he was murdered. Like all men, he had imperfections, but his accomplishments stand the test of time. Would he be pleased with the condition of his country in 2022? I wonder.
 
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