Biden honors Martin Luther King Jr. on 56th anniversary of his assassination
Source: The Hill
04/04/24 7:04 PM ET
President Biden marked the 56th year since the assassination of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. with a statement paying tribute to King’s legacy and warning against the reemergence of political violence. “Fifty-six years ago today, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. gave his last breath in the cause to redeem the soul of our nation,” Biden said in a statement Thursday, calling King one of his “political heroes.”
“But then, an extremist – armed with a rifle in his hands and fueled by the poison of white supremacy in his heart – shot and killed a great American who loved his country so deeply to make it better – even greater – even when it didn’t always love him back,” Biden said. “Dr. King and generations of foot soldiers known and unknown embody a patriotism that continues to inspire generations of Americans, including me.”
Biden warned against the reemergence of political violence, saying it should be condemned universally and taught extensively to ensure it never repeats.
“But on this day, and in this time, we all do well to remember another essential lesson about Dr. King’s life and legacy. All Americans – regardless of party or background – should be able to reject political violence and hate-fueled violence in any form,” Biden said. “We must condemn it, not condone it. We must confront it, not whitewash it. As we do, we must teach history and make history, not erase history. We must choose community over chaos.”
Read more: https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/4575649-biden-honors-martin-luther-king-jr-on-56th-anniversary-of-his-assassination/
Link to White House STATEMENT - Statement from President Joe Biden On the 56th Anniversary of theAssassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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