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Summary  
The documents consist of FBI work sheets, newspaper clippings, and administrative forms related to Martin Luther King Jr.'s (MLK) activities in 1968, with a focus on his movements in Memphis, Tennessee, and Atlanta, Georgia. They reference newspaper articles from Atlanta newspapers dated March 24–April 4, 1968, detailing MLK’s involvement in civil rights campaigns, including planned marches and protests. The FBI notes that James Earl Ray, also known as Eric Stavro Galt, may have accessed these clippings to monitor MLK’s activities. Serial numbers (e.g., 44-38861) and file numbers are included, alongside redacted or unclear text referencing "SERILS" and instructions for declassification under Executive Order 14176. Some documents mention police actions in Memphis, including curfews, National Guard deployments, and incidents of violence during protests. References to MLK’s alleged death in a car accident appear inconsistent with historical records.  

Key People  
- Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK): Central figure; his activities, movements, and civil rights campaigns are detailed in newspaper clippings and FBI records.  
- James Earl Ray: Identified as a suspect in MLK’s assassination, also known by the alias Eric Stavro Galt.  
- SAC, Atlanta (FBI): Special Agent in Charge based in Atlanta involved in compiling and transmitting information.  
- Director, FBI: Recipient of documents for further investigation.  
- Andy Young: Chief aide to MLK, mentioned in strategy planning.  
- Ralph Jackson: City official in Memphis referenced in context of protests.  
- Eugene J. McCarthy: Political figure discussed in civil rights and electoral contexts.  
- Robert F. Kennedy: Mentioned alongside political debates and civil rights campaigns.  

Key Locations  
- Atlanta, Georgia: Source of newspaper clippings referenced in FBI documents; mentioned as a location for events and administrative records.  
- Memphis, Tennessee: Center of MLK’s activities prior to his assassination; site of protests, police interventions, and National Guard deployments.  
- Washington, D.C.: Mentioned in context of planned civil rights marches and the Poor People's Campaign.  
- Social Circle, Georgia: Referenced in administrative notes.  
- South Carolina: Mentioned in fragmented records related to civil rights activities.  

Key Events  
- Assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.: Occurred on April 14, 1968; referenced as a pivotal event in the documents.  
- FBI investigation into MLK’s movements: Included analysis of newspaper clippings to track his activities and potential threats.  
- Planned civil rights marches and protests: Including the "poor people's claim" initiative in Washington state and demonstrations in Memphis, Tennessee.  
- Police actions in Memphis: Curfews, National Guard deployments, and confrontations during protests.  
- Federal judge’s order barring a march in Memphis on March 1, 1968, due to concerns over violence.  
- References to MLK’s alleged death in a car accident (inconsistent with historical records).  

Key Organizations  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI): Central agency involved in the investigation, with references to its Atlanta field office and directorate.  
- Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC): Mentioned as an organization involved in organizing demonstrations and strategy planning.  
- U.S. Senate: Referenced in political debates about civil rights policies.  
- American Federation of Labor–Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO): Mentioned in context of labor strikes and civil rights campaigns.  
- National Archives: Noted as a repository for historical records and declassified documents.  
- House Select Committee on Assassinations: Referenced in congressional inquiries into MLK’s assassination.

MLK Declassified Files

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