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Letter from Birmingham Jail.

Authors :
King, Martin Luther
Source :
Letter From Birmingham Jail. 8/1/2017, p1-12. 12p.
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

Presents the text of a letter written by Martin Luther King, Jr. from a Birmingham, Alabama jail to several Alabama clergymen. Reasons for his internment; Position on the Birmingham demonstrations; Reasons for the direct-action campaign against Birmingham merchants; Purpose of non-violent protest; Difference between just and unjust laws; Position on the white moderate.

Details

Language :
English
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Letter From Birmingham Jail
Publication Type :
Primary Source
Accession number :
21212445