East Side in San Antonio in Bexar County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
"Beyond Vietnam"
Photographed by James Hulse
1. "Beyond Vietnam" Marker
"We must rapidly begin the shift from a thing-oriented society to a person-oriented society. When machines and computers, profit motives and property rights, are considered more important than people, the giant triplets of racism, extreme materialism, and militarism are incapable of being conquered."
Martin Luther King, Jr. - New York, New York - April 4, 1967
Erected 2018 by City of San Antonio.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Civil Rights • War, Vietnam. A significant historical date for this entry is April 4, 1967.
Location. 29° 24.805′ N, 98° 25.146′ W. Marker is in San Antonio, Texas, in Bexar County. It is in the East Side. It is at the intersection of Martin Luther King Drive and Park Road, on the left when traveling east on Martin Luther King Drive. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3630 Martin Luther King Dr, San Antonio TX 78220, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in South Texas. It is also in the American South. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: "Remaining Awake Through A Great Revolution" (here, next to this marker); "Measure of A Man" (here, next to this marker); "The Drum Major Instinct" (here, next to this marker); "The Purpose of Education" (here, next
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More about this marker. The marker is one of seven markers about Martin Luther King Jr.
Photographed by James Hulse, May 26, 2026
2. "Beyond Vietnam" Marker
The marker is the first marker from the right side.
Photographed by James Hulse, May 26, 2026
3. "Beyond Vietnam" Marker
The view of the markers at the entrance to the Martin Luther King Park.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 29, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 27, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 29, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
