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MLK fought for civil rights and against Democrats
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
MLK fought for civil rights and against Democrats
By Frances Rice
Monday, January 18, 2010
As we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., let us pause to reflect on who he was and why his struggle to obtain civil rights for black Americans was necessary.
First, Dr. King was a Republican until the day he died because he knew that the Republican Party, from its founding in 1854 as the anti-slavery party, championed freedom and civil rights for blacks. For details on the history of civil rights, see the NBRA Civil Rights Newsletter posted on the NBRA’s website.
Democratic Party, the party of slavery, segregation and the Ku Klux Klan
Second, the nemesis of Dr. King’s valiant and historic campaign to end discrimination and gain equality for blacks was the Democratic Party, the party of slavery, segregation and the Ku Klux Klan. Led by former Klansman Robert Byrd, Democrats launched a despicable crusade to smear and undermine Dr. King. This relentless disparagement of Dr. King resulted in his being physically assaulted and ultimately to his tragic death.
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01-18-2010, 11:47 PM #2Led by former Klansman Robert Byrd, Democrats launched a despicable crusade to smear and undermine Dr. King.Join our efforts to Secure America's Borders and End Illegal Immigration by Joining ALIPAC's E-Mail Alerts network (CLICK HERE)
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