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Surrounded by supporters and security personnel, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. prepares for his speech at the United Nations, April 15, 1967 (from "Countdown to Eternity")

Artist Benedict J. Fernandez (American, born 1936)
Copy Right Holder The Artist
Maker/Publisher Eastman Kodak Company (American, active from 19th century)
Date1967-68
Mediumgelatin silver print
Dimensionssheet: 11 x 14 in. (28 x 35.5 cm)
image: 8 1/4 x 12 3/8 in. (21 x 31.5 cm)
Classification(s)
  • PHOTO
Credit LineGift of Leslie A. and Michael S. Engl, Class of 1966
Terms
  • Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
  • crowd
  • rally
Object number90.4.3
DescriptionAt left is NBC correspondent Ponchita Pierce.
Edition19/50
Inscribedl.l. in pencil: 19/50; l.r. in pencil: Benedict J Fernandez
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