United Press International [Mule-drawn caisson carrying King's casket proceeds down street]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09739.082 Author/Creator: United Press International Place Written: Atlanta, Georgia Type: Photograph Date: 9 April 1968 Pagination: 1 photograph Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy
One telephoto taken by United Press International dated April 9, 1968. Depicts Dr. King's casket being transported by a mule-drawn caisson bound for Morehouse College, where a memorial service is planned. The casket is flanked by dignitaries and civil rights leaders.
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