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The Widows: Jacqueline Kennedy pays her respects to Coretta Scott King, before the funeral of the murdered Martin Luther King, Jr. This day, 1968 (Photo: Maurice Sorrell) (more)

On this day in 1968, Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated. That brutal act of violence robbed the world of one of the most inspiring freedom fighters in history. As we remember his life, let's all do our part to keep bending the moral arc of the universe toward justice.

Today, some 53 years on from the day of his assassination, let us not forget for a moment where Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was when he was killed. He was standing with exploited workers in Memphis, Tennessee. That was then, and here we are now. The struggle continues.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated 53 years ago today on April 4, 1968. This is Dr. King’s last speech given the day before: “I would like to live a long life... but I'm not concerned about that now."

On this day 53 years ago Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated. He led the civil rights movement using a combination of impassioned speeches & nonviolent protests to fight segregation & achieve significant civil rights advances for African Americans. #CivilRightsMovement 

It was on this day in 1968 that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated as he stood on a hotel balcony in Memphis, Tennessee. Today we take a look back at inspiring quotes in honor of his legacy:

"I want you to know tonight, that we, as a people, will get to the Promised Land." On this day in 1968, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee.

Today we remember Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., assassinated on this day in 1968. He was just 39 years old.

While today is a day for celebration for many people, it also a day to remember the tragic assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Memphis, one day after giving his speech, "I've Been to the Mountaintop."

On this day in 1968, Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated.