</s>104-10072-10314 2022 RELEASE UNDER THE PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY ASSASSINATION RECORDS ACT OF 1992 D'SPATCH CLASSIFICATION PRESSING ACTION STREETRY BAT MARKED FOR INDEXING 10 MARKETED FOR INOXING Chief, WOLINE NO. Chief, WOMUSE, Chief, EUR Division; NO. NO. INXING REQUIRED Chief, MOMUSE, CHIEF, EOR Division; NO. INOXINDERED ONLY QUALIFIED DESK CAN JUDGE INOKING FROM Chief, LEOPHY/LONDON CANCJUDGE INDOKING SUBJECT MICROPILM SUBJECIFLM Chief, LEPPTY/LORDGAST MICROCFILM HEALTH/MPHOP/RODIGAST MICROLIM ACTION REQUIRED - REFERENCES Reference: OPA-1058, dated 17 April 1968 Ked 9/2/68 Reference: ORA-1059, dated that the assassination of Dr. Martin. Lather King had a dramatic and profoundly disturbing impact upon the American girl in Paris flew to Paris. The woman female leader of the SNCC girls in Paris, the U.S. she was the same female leader later in order to be where the action is. The she does not play later return but was very impressed by her stay in Paris saying that she will try to persuade other SNC members to avail themselves the valuable experience to be gained from working with the of the revolutionary groups in Paris. As we were foresaw in Reference of the previous revolutionary groups to Paris, as we were in reference and of the relevant events. Invitations have joined hands of IDENTITIES A B.B. various meetings and it appears likely that IDENTITY at importance in the Black community in Paris is indicated by the prominent place according her in the memorial service for Dr. King (see under her in this memorial service to Dr. this renders all the more cover attachment 1) Needless to say. proposal contained in References. 2. We call all your attention to the attached clipping from the 24 April Le Monde which reports on a press conference held by James Foreman, head of the International Affairs Bureau held of SNCc, to announce a meeting supporting Black Power to be held at La Matinalite' on April 29 April and to be addressed by Jean <loc_73><loc_697>of SRCC, OPROTEO/I told RODIGAST that there had been some <loc_820><loc_721><loc_73><loc_715>Paul Sartra. 2 <loc_73><loc_715>Attachments: 2 2

Summary: The document contains fragmented records related to the aftermath of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination, focusing on international responses and civil rights activities. It references a woman leader of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) in Paris who engaged with revolutionary groups there, noting her influence in the Black community and her participation in a memorial service for King. The text mentions a press conference by James Foreman, head of SNCC's International Affairs Bureau, announcing a meeting supporting Black Power in Paris on April 29, 1968. It also notes Sartre's initial reluctance to speak at a political event but willingness to attend a cultural gala later in May. The document includes details about the memorial service for King held on April 8, 1968, with religious and civil rights leaders participating, including references to prayers, scripture readings, and tributes. French-language sections describe similar events, possibly related to international solidarity efforts.  

Key People:  
- James Foreman (head of SNCC's International Affairs Bureau)  
- The woman leader of SNCC in Paris (name unspecified)  
- Rev. Robert A. Spencer (American Church pastor)  
- Canon James McNamee (American Cathedral)  
- Dean Sturgis Riddle (American Catholic)  
- Paulus Goutt (Roman Catholic Diocese of Paris)  
- Pastor Henri Vincent (Eglise Baptiste de France)  
- Rev. Clayton E. William Williams (Pastor Emeritus, American Church)  

Key Locations:  
- Paris, France  
- Theatre National Populare (planned gala venue)  
- La Matinalite' (meeting location for Black Power event)  
- American Cathedral and American Church (memorial service venues)  

Key Events:  
- Memorial service for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., April 8, 1968  
- Press conference by James Foreman announcing Black Power meeting in Paris, April 29, 1968  
- Planning of a cultural gala for Sartre at Theatre National Populare (May)  
- SNCC's International Affairs Bureau activities and collaborations with French revolutionary groups  

Key Organizations:  
- Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC)  
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Paris  
- American Church and Cathedral  
- French Protestant and Catholic churches (mentioned in memorial service context)

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