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Letter From Birminghham Jail [Pdf]

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This letter shares Martin Luther King's reflections about his involvement in peaceful demonstrations. The letter provides historical information about the plight of African Americans throughout history and why he and others are so invested in the peaceful protests. W.11-12.9b Amer. Historical Analysis

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peace, racism, segregation, civil rights

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