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“Like anybody, I would like to live a long life. Longevity has its place. But I’m not concerned about that now. … I’m not fearing any man. [I] have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord.” — Conclusion of Dr. Martin Luther King’s last speech, “I’ve been to the Mountaintop.” April 4, 1968, …
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On March 16, 1968, Robert F. Kennedy declared that he was running for president of the United States. Robert Kennedy was a humble man, stating that he was not running for president to oppose any man, but to propose new policies. With his brother leaving a big impact on so many, Robert F. Kennedy had …
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