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Cover Letter Draft for MLK's 1967 Pilgrimage to the Holy LandSandy F. Ray drafts a cover letter to be enclosed with the packets for Dr. King's 1967 Pilgrimage to the Holy Land. |
Dr. King Plans '67 Pilgrimage to Holy LandThis newspaper clipping outlines plans for Dr. King's Pilgrimage to the Holy Land. |
Dr. King To Lead Holy Land TourThe Southern Christian Leadership Conference issues a new release regarding Dr. King's planned Pilgrimage to the Holy Land in November. |
Letter from Ambassador Findley Burns, Jr. to MLKThe American Ambassador in Anman, Jordan encourages Dr. King to not reconsider his upcoming pilgrimage to the Middle East. Despite the turbulent political situation in the region, cancellation of the well-publicized trip would generate "distinct disadvantages" and much disappointment. |
Letter from Anwar Katib to MLKAnwar Katib, Governor of Jerusalem, writes Dr. King regarding his planned pilgrimage to the Holy Land. Katib assures Dr. King that he will be well-taken care of and shows sincere appreciation that he plans to visit Jerusalem. |
Letter from Anwar Katib to MLKAnwar Katib, the Governor of Jerusalem, states that he is pleased to hear about Dr. King's decision to lead a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. He also tells Dr. King that his visit will be a blessing and a historical event. |
Letter from Aziz Shihab to MLKAziz Shihab offers the services of National Tours of Jordan in arranging Dr. King's trip to the Holy Land. |
Letter from Charles E. Waring to Mr. Paul HarveyCharles Waring presents ways to prevent the spread of communism around the world. He also questions previous decisions by the United States government and speculates how the outcome would have been different in various conflicts. |
Letter from David Ben-Gurion to MLKMr. Ben-Gurion, founder and first prime minister of Israel, congratulates Dr. King on his decision to lead a mass pilgrimage to Israel and Jordan. He also informs King that he is planning a trip to the US and looks forward to the opportunity of meeting in person. The pilgrimage, scheduled for November 1967, did not take place because of the Six Day Arab-Israeli War that June. |
Letter from Earl W. Hall to MLKThe National Observer publishes an article entitled "Prophet or Propagandist" to critique Dr. King's political stance on the Vietnam War. Earl Hall objects to these perceptions deliberated in this article and contacts the National Observer to express his concerns. To support his argument, Mr. Hall references biblical prophets from the Old Testament. Mr. Hall communicates this information with Dr. King and informs him of their correlating views on the Vietnam War. |
Letter from Emily Ann Fortson to MLKEmily Fortson, of Concreta Tours, informs Dr. King of the developing proposal related to his upcoming Holy Land Pilgrimage. |
Letter from George Garabedian & Co. to MLKGeorge Garabedian writes Dr. King, pleased that he will be able to accommodate him and his group on their pilgrimage to Jerusalem. |
Letter from Hanna Nazzal to MLKHanna Nazzal of the Terra Sancta Tourist Company reassures Dr. King of peaceful relations in the Middle East and that his trip to Jerusalem will not be disrupted. |
Letter from Levi Eshkol to MLKLevi Eshkol, the Prime Minster of Jerusalem, welcomes Dr. King to lead a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. |
Letter from Rev. David Bentley to MLKRev. David Bentley, resident and missionary from Amman, writes Dr. King inviting him to visit Jordan. Bentley wants Dr. King to see the displacement and maltreatment of the citizens of Jordan. |
Letter from Sandy F. Ray Regarding "Holy Land Pilgrimage"Sandy F. Ray, president of Concreta Tours writes a letter sharing the details concerning Dr. King's Holy Land Pilgrimage. She explains that an office representative recently returned from the Middle East "with first hand information regarding tour conditions there." This document includes a report on hotels, roads, inhabitants, and basic information permitting travel to Israel and the West Bank of Jordan. |
Letter from the Prime Minister of Jordan to MLKThe Prime Minister of Jordan, Wasfi Tell, invites Dr. King to visit Jordan during his upcoming pilgrimage to the Middle East. Minister Tell assures Dr. King that his pilgrimage will be regarded spiritually, and not politically. |
Letter from US Ambassador Findley Burns, Jr. to MLKUnited States Ambassador Findley Burns writes Dr. King expressing his joy regarding King's upcoming pilgrimage to the Holy Land. Despite warnings due to Middle East conflict, Burns hopes that Dr. King will not cancel the trip. He sees the visit as an opportunity to strengthen the bonds between the US and Jordan. |
Letters from AmbassadorsDr. King notes the letters that he has received from several Ambassadors. He also notes the confirmed appointments with the Ambassadors. |
MLK ItineraryThis document details the meetings and events set to take place during Dr. King's trip to Europe, Asia, Africa and Hawaii over a 55 day span. |
MLK Sermon: The Dimensions of A Complete LifeIn this sermon given at Dexter Avenue Baptist Church, Dr. King details the three dimensions of a complete life: length, breadth, and height. |
Moving to Another MountainWesleyan University publishes an edited transcript of a speech given by Dr. King in 1964. The publication is made in the aftermath of Dr. King's assassination. |
Postcard from the Mayor of Jerusalem to MLKThe Mayor of Jerusalem sends Dr. King a panoramic postcard of the city. |
Telegram from George Garabedian to MLKMr. Garabedian, a tourist agent in Jerusalem and Jordan, requests that Dr. King allow him to make accommodations for his upcoming trip. |
The Central Presbyterian Church Letter to MLKElmer Elsea enlightens Dr. King on how his involvement with the previous Holy Week brought joy and blessings. Mr. Elsea discovers Dr. King will be returning to the Holy Land of Jerusalem for the Prayer Pilgrimage for Freedom. Mr. Elsea encourages Dr. King to utilize Citexco Tours to conduct his expedition. |
The Martin Luther King Holy Land PilgrimageThis Martin Luther King Holy Land Pilgrimage press release announces Dr. King's upcoming trip to the Holy Land and provides details about two speeches Dr. King will give. |
Transcript of Tape Recording of Mr. Hanna NazzalThis document is a transcript of a tape recording of the President of Terra Santa Tourist Company, Mr. Hanna Nazzal, that was sent to Dr. King and Rev. Andrew Young. |
U.S. News and World Report: Is Insurrection Brewing in U.S.?This article in the U.S. News and World Report features an interview with Richard H. Sanger, known for his experience in the United States Foreign Service and his abilities to recognize the patterns of political violence. |