The Papers of Martin Luther King, Jr., Volume VII: To Save the Soul of America, January 1961–August 1962 (Volume 7) (Martin Luther King Papers): King Jr., Martin Luther, Carson, Clayborne, Armstrong, Tenisha Hart

The Papers of Martin Luther King, Jr.

is a comprehensive collection of King's early relationship with President John F.

Kennedy and his efforts to remain relevant in a protest movement growing increasingly massive and militant.

This product provides an unprecedented glimpse into King's inner thoughts and struggles during this time, including his high expectations for the new administration, his disappointment as the president hesitated to commit to comprehensive civil rights legislation, and his tensions with student activists affiliated with the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC).

The product also highlights King's determination to improve the effectiveness of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) by hiring new staff and initiating grassroots outreach, as well as his influence through appearances, teaching a course at Morehouse College, and participating in additional protests in Albany during July 1962.

This product is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the civil rights movement and the life of Martin Luther King, Jr.