The Memphis Strike: Martin Luther King's Last Campaign

By David Garrow

The Memphis Strike: Martin Luther King's Last Campaign is a gripping account of the final months of Martin Luther King Jr.'s life. It follows King as he leads the sanitation workers of Memphis, Tennessee, on a strike for better wages and working conditions. The book provides a unique insight into King's leadership style and his commitment to nonviolent resistance. It is a powerful and moving story that will stay with readers long after they finish it.

Going Down Jericho Road: The Memphis Strike, Martin Luther King's Last Campaign

by Michael K. Honey

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King arrived in Memphis on March 28, 1968, at the request of the city's sanitation workers. The workers had been on strike for two months, demanding better wages, benefits, and working conditions. King quickly became involved in the strike, leading marches and rallies and speaking out against the city's intransigence. He also met with city officials and business leaders in an attempt to negotiate a settlement.

The negotiations were difficult and protracted. The city was unwilling to meet the workers' demands, and King was unwilling to compromise on his principles. As the strike dragged on, tensions mounted and violence flared. On April 4, 1968, King was assassinated by James Earl Ray, a white supremacist.

King's death sent shockwaves through the nation and around the world. It also led to a renewed commitment to the civil rights movement. The Memphis Strike was a major turning point in the movement, and it helped to pave the way for the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1968.

The Memphis Strike: Martin Luther King's Last Campaign is a powerful and moving account of one of the most important events in the civil rights movement. It is a must-read for anyone interested in King's life and work, the civil rights movement, or American history.

Praise for The Memphis Strike: Martin Luther King's Last Campaign

"A brilliant and deeply moving account of the final months of Martin Luther King Jr.'s life. David Garrow has written a masterpiece that will stand as the definitive work on this pivotal event in the civil rights movement."

- **Taylor Branch**, author of Parting the Waters and Pillar of Fire

"A powerful and unforgettable book. Garrow's vivid writing and meticulous research bring to life the drama and tragedy of the Memphis Strike. This is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand Martin Luther King Jr. and the civil rights movement."

- **David Kennedy**, author of Freedom from Fear and The American People

"A magisterial work of scholarship and narrative power. The Memphis Strike is the definitive account of one of the most important events in American history. Garrow's book is a must-read for anyone who cares about civil rights, social justice, and the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr."

- **Eric Foner**, author of Reconstruction: America's Unfinished Revolution 1863-1877 and The Fiery Trial: Abraham Lincoln and American Slavery

About the Author

David Garrow is a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and journalist. He is the author of several books on the civil rights movement, including Bearing the Cross: Martin Luther King Jr. and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference and The FBI and Martin Luther King Jr.

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Going Down Jericho Road: The Memphis Strike, Martin Luther King's Last Campaign

by Michael K. Honey

4.9 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	2164 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	742 pages
X-Ray for textbooks	:	Enabled

FREE