</s>FD-245 Fax. 3-981 H. S. Department of Justice FEDERAL BUREAU of Dirty-S.S. Skelley Assistment of the United States of America Assistments of the Federal Bureau of Justice Dirty S.S .- S. S .- 595-H44 FEDERAL BUREAU Investigation Bureau File Number 44-38961 DO NOT DESTROY- PRESERVE FOR SELECT COMMITTEE ON ASSASSINATIONS Volume Number Series DO NOT DESTROY PENDING LITIGATION See uso No.3 ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN TO UNGLASBINED ENTIRE FILE REVIEWED DATE JUNTS BY S.T.C.U.A. ORICAL DECLASSIFICATION 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

The documents contain fragmented news clippings and administrative forms related to the aftermath of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination on April 4, 1968, and subsequent public reactions, funeral arrangements, and investigative discussions. Key elements include reports of mourning in Cleveland and Memphis, details about the funeral services at Old Stone Church and Morehouse College, references to Mayor David Stokes' involvement in organizing events, mentions of General Ramsey Clark's comments on the investigation, and speculation about conspiracy theories surrounding the assassination. The text also includes administrative forms (FD-350, FD-330) with incomplete or unclear content, such as discussions about media coverage, citywide mourning, and logistical preparations for memorials.  

Key People:  
- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (assassinated on April 4, 1968)  
- Mayor David Stokes (Cleveland, Ohio; involved in organizing funeral events)  
- Rev. Henry J. Payden (eulogized King at Old Stone Church)  
- General Ramsey Clark (U.S. Attorney; discussed investigation details)  
- Carl F. Rowan (civil rights leader; commented on King's death and security)  
- Robert F. Kennedy (mentioned in context of media coverage and funeral logistics)  

Key Locations:  
- Cleveland, Ohio (Old Stone Church, Hough neighborhood, City Council meetings)  
- Memphis, Tennessee (King's assassination site, sanitation workers' union activities)  
- Morehouse College (site of King's funeral procession)  
- Atlanta, Georgia (references to King's legacy and public reactions)  

Key Events:  
- Funeral services for Dr. King in Cleveland (April 5, 1968)  
- Public mourning and citywide shutdowns in Cleveland and Memphis  
- Investigation discussions involving Ramsey Clark and FBI Director Edgar Hoover  
- Organization of marches, memorials, and community gatherings  
- Media coverage of the assassination and its aftermath  

Key Organizations:  
- United Pastors Assn. (involved in funeral planning)  
- Cleveland City Council (discussed school closures and public safety measures)  
- Memphis Sanitation Workers' Union (mentioned in context of labor activism)  
- FBI (referenced in investigative discussions)  
- NAACP (connected to civil rights activities and memorials)

MLK Declassified Files

44-cv-565_738446_04-01-part_1_of_4.pdf

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