Hey everyone! Big news in the history realm: over 230,000 pages of documents on the assassination of civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr. have just been released. As reported by Tulsi Gabbard on X — serving as U.S. President Donald Trump's Director of National Intelligence — these files include FBI memos, potential leads, and even info from James Earl Ray's former cellmate. 😮
This declassification comes nearly 60 years after MLK's tragic assassination and follows an executive order signed by Trump just three days into his term. Similar moves also opened up files related to the assassinations of John F. Kennedy and Robert F. Kennedy.
MLK is celebrated worldwide for his nonviolent fight against segregation and his iconic "I Have a Dream" speech, inspiring generations across the globe. His legacy resonates deeply with many young, socially conscious individuals here in South and Southeast Asia, driving home the power of justice and transparency in our modern world.
Stay tuned as more details emerge from these newly revealed documents — a reminder that history holds secrets that continue to spark important conversations today! 😊
Reference(s):
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