martin luther king jr

Remembering Martin Luther King Jr.'s Rhode Island visit and his speech 58 years ago.

Racism exists in the world. It always will. It is not possible to totally eradicate racism, or any other form of hatred for that matter. Hatred is based on fear and ignorance. And misinformation. The best we can do is to try to educate. I've got a friend who is a liberal newspaper guy...

Before he or she enters on the Execution of Office, he or she shall take the following Oath or Affirmation:—"I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States...

The final refrain of Martin Luther King Jr.'s most famous speech will echo around the world as bells from churches, schools and historical monuments "let freedom ring" in celebration of a powerful moment in civil rights history.