Is Dr. King Used as Soviet Decoy?

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This article discusses Dr. King's forthcoming visit to Russia to speak with representatives from the US and North and South Vietnam. Dr. King seeks to assist in ending the war in Vietnam; however, onlookers do not think his actions will lead to positive results.

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Is Dr. King Used as Soviet Decoy?
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[Inserted text: as long as Communist isn't on exporting (or trying to) their ideology I see no possible chance for peace. If they would live their own lives at home & [and] leave the rest of the world alone most of the would do start working on the USSR [The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics] [MS: illegible] the US [United States] instead of could be at peace.] [Inserted text: original has been removed to News clippings Box 1]
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World politics
Vietnam War / Vietnamese Conflict
People
King, Martin Luther, Jr.

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RUSSIAN FEDERATION
VIETNAM
KENYA
ETHIOPIA
SAUDI ARABIA
LEBANON