Roads to Memphis |
Digital Short
Fifty years after Dr. King's assassination, two long-time Memphis residents talk about the city.
The Chinese Exclusion Act |
Clip
Watch a preview of the origin, history and impact of the 1882 law that made it illegal for Chinese workers to come to America and for Chinese nationals already here ever to become U.S. citizens.
Citizen King |
Clip
Martin Luther King, Jr. launched the Poor People's Campaign in 1968 to fight poverty.
Citizen King |
Article
You can use part or all of the film, or delve into the rich resources available on this website to learn more, either in a classroom or on your own.
Citizen King |
Map
Explore civil rights hot spots on this map, and track the movement through its most tumultuous years.
Citizen King |
Timeline
Here are a few timelines to note on the many sources of information on Dr. King's life.Â
Citizen King |
Article
Acclaimed filmmaker Orlando Bagwell explores Martin Luther King, Jr.'s life and describes working on Citizen King .
Citizen King |
Article
Martin Luther King's creed of non-violence surprised many Americans.
Murder of a President |
Clip
Garfield's time in the Union Army strengthened his support of the abolition movement.
Murder of a President |
Clip
In 1880 the Republican party was divided into two warring factions.Â
LBJ |
Clip
In 1954, Lyndon Johnson became the youngest Majority Leader ever, at 46 years old.
LBJ |
Clip
In 1964, American bombers in Vietnam demonstrated that LBJ was a committed anti-Communist.
