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sanitation pub- and re- they condi- hu- their support- is King De- to Been the on at Motel St. at

two until working of march Dr. and Memphis. “I’ve wounded 7:05pm

TN sanitation strike safe recognition a march to sermon, Lorraine at dead

TIMELINE Memphis, workers, Echol Cole and Robert Walker are crushed in the rear of a malfunctioning garbage truck. a on go and wages demand manity and dignity by wearing “I Am a Man” signs. leads King ing the sanitation workers in downtown Memphis. the during rushed from the scene. He vows to return to Mem- returns King spite feeling ill, he attends a rally at Mason Temple final his mortally is King the at 306

February 1, 1968 —In February 12, 1968 —Memphis employees works lic living decent ceive also They tions. March 28, 1968 —Dr. erupts Violence phis to lead a peaceful march. Dr. April 3, 1968 — delivers he where the Mountaintop.” April 4, 1968—Dr. room of balcony is and 6:01pm try as news of his death spread.