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Robert F. Kennedy Speech on Death of Martin L. King
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By Mbowyer, April 8, 2006 | |
| | | 1. Robert F. Kennedy on Death of Martin L. King Marker | | |
Inscription. Here on the evening of April 4, 1968, Kennedy came to address a large crowd of mostly African Americans in his bid for Democratic Party nomination for president of U.S. Instead, visibly shaken, he gave an impromptu speech about the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. that day in Memphis, Tenn.
Kennedy urged the crowd to follow Rev. King’s lead and respond with understanding and prayer. Citing the need to avoid division, hatred, and violence, he called for love, wisdom, compassion, and justice. The speech is credited with keeping Indianapolis calm, while other cities reacted with violence.
Erected 2005 by Indiana Historical Bureau and City of Indianapolis, Mayor Bart Peterson. (Marker Number 49.2005.1.)
Marker series. This marker is included in the Martin Luther King, Jr. marker series.
Location. 39° 47.422′ N, 86° 8.761′ W. Marker is in Indianapolis, Indiana, in Marion County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of East 17th Street and Broadway Street. Click for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Martin Luther King Park, Indianapolis, Indiana 64202, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within walking distance of this marker | | | | 
By Mbowyer | |
| | | 2. Side Two of Robert F. Kennedy on Death of Martin L. King Marker | | |
. Camp Morton (approx. 0.4 miles away); Ovid Butler, Sr. (approx. 0.4 miles away); Brig. General Benjamin Harrison (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Home of Caroline Scott Harrison (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Old Northside (approx. 0.7 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Indianapolis.
Also see . . .
1. Annotated and Footnoted Marker Text. The Indiana Historical Bureau's marker database has a copy of this marker's text with seven footnotes that provide detailed information on Robert F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King, Kennedy's campaign, and citations on the facts given on the marker. (Submitted on April 13, 2006.)
2. Robert F. Kennedy: Remarks on the Assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. Text and audio of RFK’s speech. (Submitted on April 13, 2006.)
3. Audio of Robert F. Kennedy's Speech. This is a RealAudio file. Click to play. (Submitted on April 13, 2006.)
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By Mbowyer, April 8, 2006 | |
| | | 3. View of the Monument | | |
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| Credits. This page originally submitted on April 10, 2006, by M. Bowyer of Indianapolis, Indiana. This page has been viewed 10,974 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. Submitted on April 10, 2006, by M. Bowyer of Indianapolis, Indiana. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page. | | Add Photo — Add Link — Add Commentary — Correct this page — Print |
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