Critical Postcard to MLK

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The author of this document questions whether Dr. King is worthy of the Nobel Peace Prize Honor.

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Critical Postcard to MLK
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[Stamp in blue ink: Received Apr[il] 2, 1968] Martin Luther King 332 Auburn Ave[nue] Atlanta,Georgia Personal When are you going to return the peace award, since you seemingly delight in stirring up trouble? Memphis? Really there is [Stamp in purple ink: 5] a law against formenting riots - looting - and arson. Also publicity seeking is an insidious weakness to some. Guilty?
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Riots
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Honors - Nobel Peace Prize
Hate Mail
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Critics
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King, Martin Luther, Jr.

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Memphis, TN
Tennessee (TN)