Cohen Remembers MLK 43 Years After the Civil Rights Leader's Assasination

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today issued the following statement honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The Civil Rights leader was assassinated 43 years ago today in Memphis on April 4, 1968:

“Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. called upon our nation to fulfill the promise of its founding dream for all of our people through nonviolence. In Memphis, where an assassin’s bullet took Dr. King’s life, this day has particular significance. While Dr. King’s death remains a painful memory for Memphis, the National Civil Rights Museum that was built upon the site of the tragedy is dedicated to preservation and education about civil rights. Today, I urge everyone to remember and reflect upon the life of Dr. King and to honor his life through community service.

I hope that we use this occasion to renew our commitment to fulfilling Dr. King’s dream. In his brief time with us, Dr. King inspired a nation to build ‘the beloved community’ of which he spoke. I ask everyone to do their part to honor Dr. King and help make justice a reality for all of God’s children.”