Audio: A Brush With Greatness: Requesting Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Autograph

In this episode of the Inspired by History podcast, Rebecca Barry and Nathan Raab delve into a remarkable piece of modern history—a program signed by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on the evening of his last great address at Carnegie Hall honoring W.E.B. Du Bois. The episode explores the significance, rarity, and value of this autograph, which was serendipitously obtained by a young man at an event in February of 1968 and passed down through his family. The discussion highlights the emotional and historical weight carried by such documents, connecting them to broader themes of inspiration and legacy in the context of civil rights and historical idealism.

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