October 22, 1962: JFK Address Nation on Missiles in Cuba
#OTD20 — October 22, 1962: JFK addresses the nation on the Soviet missile buildup in Cuba, leading to the gravest moment in the Cold War.
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Martin Luther King: Letter from a Birmingham Jail
Martin Luther King Jr. wrote “Letter from Birmingham Jail,” in response to eight white religious leaders who criticized him as an “extremist” and who urged patience and caution in the quest for civil rights. It is a powerful testament to King’s courage and faith and stands as one of the Civil Rights Movement. Letter from a Birmingham
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C.T. Vivian
Cordy Tindell Vivian, usually known as C. T. Vivian (born July 30, 1924[1]), is a minister, author, and was a close friend and lieutenant of Martin Luther King Jr. during the Civil Rights Movement. Vivian continues to reside in Atlanta, Georgia and most recently founded the C. T. Vivian Leadership Institute, Inc. He is a
President Kennedy’s Report to the American People on Civil Rights, June 11, 1963
In his speech President Kennedy responds to the threats of violence and obstruction on the University of Alabama campus following desegregation attempts, explaining that the United States was founded on the principle that all men are created equal. The President asks Congress to enact legislation protecting all Americans’ voting rights, legal standing, educational opportunities, and
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Years of Lightning, Day of Drums
Years of Lightning, Day of Drums This rare filmed tribute to John F. Kennedy offers an inspiring view of the fallen president from the perspective of the mid-1960s. Produced by the United States Information Agency (USIA) and narrated by Gregory Peck, the program highlights the main achievements of JFK’s New Frontier: the Peace Corps, the