On January 30, 1956, an unidentified suspected white supremacist terrorist bombed the Montgomery home of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. No one was harmed, but the explosion outraged the community and was a major test of King’s steadfast commitment to non-violence. King was …read more

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Article Title

Martin Luther King Jr.’s home is bombed

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HISTORY

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https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/martin-luther-king-jr-home-bombed-montgomery

Access Date

January 29, 2023

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A&E Television Networks

Last Updated

January 11, 2023

Original Published Date

October 21, 2019