FEBRUARY 21, 1965: MALCOLM X ASSASSINATEDOn February 21 1965, one of America’s most influential revolutionary leaders was assassinated.His memory lives on as one of the most prominent and controversial individuals in the Civil Rights Movement.  Reflect on Malcolm X’s legacy and words with a rare interview from the PBS Archives. Image: This is the only photo of Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm. In 1964 both men went to watch the Senate filibuster of the Civil Rights Act.
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FEBRUARY 21, 1965: MALCOLM X ASSASSINATED

On February 21 1965, one of America’s most influential revolutionary leaders was assassinated.

His memory lives on as one of the most prominent and controversial individuals in the Civil Rights Movement.  Reflect on Malcolm X’s legacy and words with a rare interview from the PBS Archives.

Image: This is the only photo of Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm. In 1964 both men went to watch the Senate filibuster of the Civil Rights Act.

Source: video.pbs.org

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