Martin Luther King Jr. & Coretta Scott King
Partners in the dream
The civil-rights leader and Coretta Scott, singer and activist: a partnership of love and struggle. After Martin's 1968 assassination, she devoted her life to guarding his legacy.
01Why it matters
It is the great love of the civil-rights movement, and Coretta won the fight to make Martin's birthday a national holiday.
02The conflict
Racist violence, threats, and total devotion to the cause.
03The iconic moment
Coretta leading a march in Memphis days after Martin's assassination.
04What survived
The King Center in Atlanta; the federal MLK Day holiday.
05Where to travel
06Frequently asked questions
Why is the story of Martin Luther King Jr. & Coretta Scott King famous?
It is the great love of the civil-rights movement, and Coretta won the fight to make Martin's birthday a national holiday.
How does the story of Martin Luther King Jr. & Coretta Scott King end?
Coretta leading a march in Memphis days after Martin's assassination. The King Center in Atlanta; the federal MLK Day holiday.
Where can you visit the story of Martin Luther King Jr. & Coretta Scott King?
You can visit The King Center, in Atlanta. Their shared tomb and memorial.
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