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Summary: The text comprises fragmented FD-350 clipping forms and administrative records referencing events surrounding Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination in Memphis, Tennessee, on April 4, 1968. It includes details about FBI investigations into the crime, such as a 30-06 Remington rifle linked to the scene and references to "John Wil" (possibly James Earl Ray). The documents also document national mourning, including school closures, flag-draping ceremonies, and memorial services in cities like Memphis, Portland, Oregon, and San Francisco. Mentions of political figures such as Ramsey Clark (U.S. Attorney General) and Robert F. Kennedy (RFK) highlight government responses to the assassination and civil unrest. Administrative notes reference newspaper submissions, editorial policies, and unrelated school closures in Portland, Oregon, alongside fragmented entries with corrupted text or misaligned dates.  

Key People:  
- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (assassinated in Memphis)  
- Rev. A.D. King (brother of MLK; led memorial service at Ebenezer Baptist Church)  
- Ramsey Clark (U.S. Attorney General; discussed FBI investigation and evidence)  
- Laurence E. Winter (Portland School Board member)  
- Robert F. Kennedy (RFK; referenced in discussions about civil unrest)  
- Dr. Howard L. Cherry (mentioned in context of Portland school closures)  

Key Locations:  
- Memphis, Tennessee (Lorraine Motel; South Main Street residence linked to assassination)  
- Atlanta, Georgia (Ebenezer Baptist Church; memorial service for MLK)  
- Portland, Oregon (Jefferson High School; Portland Public Schools; school closures related to civil rights events)  
- Washington, D.C. (reference to "capital riots")  
- Louisville, Kentucky (mentioned in Baptist church context)  

Key Events:  
- Assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on April 4, 1968, in Memphis, Tennessee  
- FBI investigation into the crime, including evidence collection and trial preparations  
- National mourning responses: school closures, flag-draping ceremonies, and memorial services (e.g., Portland, Oregon; San Francisco)  
- Proposed naming of schools after MLK, such as "18th School located in West Bailey Hill"  
- Discussions about civil unrest, including references to "capital riots" and social tensions post-assassination  
- Administrative notes on newspaper submissions, editorial policies, and fragmented text errors  

Key Organizations:  
- FBI (involved in investigation of MLK's assassination)  
- Portland Public Schools (mentioned in context of school closures and naming proposals)  
- Ebenezer Baptist Church (Atlanta; hosted memorial service for MLK)  
- Democratic Party (referenced in press coverage discussions)

MLK Declassified Files

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