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Dr. King in St. Augustine, 1964 | Dr. J. Michael Butler

Broward County Main Library 100 S Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale, Florida

The examination of two significant appearances by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in St. Augustine, FL in 1964. These crucial moments ignited a series of impactful events, including marches, arrests, and intense confrontations between protesters and law enforcement. Dr. J. Michael Butler, professor of history at Flagler College, will unveil the intricate dynamics between local and national objectives, offering a deeper understanding of their interplay. The Scholars Speaker Series, developed

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