Martin Luther King, Jr. On NBC's Meet the Press (1965) | Archives | NBC News

[@windy4532]

They shot all kinds of questions at him and he just seemed so calm, focused, and to the point. No wonder people were drawn to him. He certainly gave very good answers. I wanted to hear him talk more. He is one of my greatest inspirations.

[@jaybo2099]

I'm 40 years old and white. I've never seen this footage in my entire life. I truly know very little about the history of Dr.King, until very recently. We learned a little about the man when I was young, but never really why he was important. Why is this? This is a truly inspirational man who did what most people are too weak to accomplish. After hearing him speak and reading his words, I am truly sad that I never got to meet such a great man.

[@jeanhubley9179]

Me eithdr

[@HaffthaTrueff]

They didn't teach is....alot.

[@mmarie294]

I understand. Hopeful your thoughts on any group of people have changed. Thank you for posting. There is justice and non justice.

[@edl4374]

MLK is a hero. He was courageous and strived for virtue. He is an example of a man that every young boy/man should learn about.

[@jscharleston7963]

If you want to get a good feel for this man read ,The Speeches and Writings Of MLK. He was an amazing man. My first significant memory in life is April 4, 1968, followed by June 5th, 1968, followed by October 16th, 1968(Mexico City-Tommy Smith, John Carols, Peter Norman) and then earthrise Dec 24th, 1968.

[@supergir124]

Dr. King's poise, calm but assertive demeanor and courage made them listen. His unwavering fortitude, conviction of character and his vision for America made him a Legend!

[@soup8786]

Some people have a special charisma

[@aaronisom9192]

Well said

[@MrDXRamirez]

All we need is a president who understands that contained in Capital ($$$) is a wage-labor relationship with capital, and that this is the main form human work takes place in society and in the world today. So far not since FDR no such luck. The mega-corporations understand about themselves envision a world of standardization, preferably a world economy without nations, is a plan for the future of the world economy that suits their needs has us playing a role facilitating our own demise? How? By what means? How are we a part of our own standardization? What becomes of the wage-labor relationship in that standardization process as more of the human labor in the world takes the form of a wage-labor relation? In case you have not noticed there are not many societies left who are reproducing themselves by peasant labor. Hired labor has become the dominant form of how work takes place for 2 billion people on the planet. This is a God send for American Capital if not for the rising standard of living for working people in a few competing nations, reflecting how cheap they would pay for labor, to have the world only work when hired and the only job creators around are the mega-corporations. The president we need is one who treats the wage-labor relationship within that mega-corporate plan with respect and ensures its dignity as a social class made up of human beings. That corporate plan has set into motion certain tendencies compelling us in ways we do not even realize moving us into a system of standardization.

[@moonrider19681]

Its is very clear that Dr. King was very intelligent and put a lot of thought into his positions on civil rights.

[@danielmorgan3590]

so true

[@mmarie294]

Truth

[@trenillo]

Wow, it's amazing how Dr. King shut them down with his intellect. I love it!

[@Insert639]

He was unusually smart...

[@plainwain]

I would like to add that his (Dr. King's) desire is not to : "shut them down" as it is his desire to make a nation and world Understand that LOVE is the answer to mankind's obedience to YHWH through Christ, Jesus. We need the problem of brutality of police still needs to be eradicated.

[@plainwain]

The fact that no one on the panel would actually agree with the doctrine that Dr. King advocates. You are so right @ Tree Walters.

[@doerrjams5770]

I'm continually astounded at how cogent, complete, and well-formed Dr. King's responses are. We're all familiar with his impassioned speeches that galvanize our hearts, but here we see measured, patient responses that appeal to our intellect. He didn't 'shut them down'. He simply answered them convincingly. I think this is actually a great example of how journalism should be. The panel neither supported or opposed. They questioned. Sometimes broadly and sometimes specifically. Then they gave an elongated time to allow Dr. King to clarify and answer with impeccable grace and clarity. Truth wins when journalism works this way. Today it's all about shouting people down and putting people in categories of hero of villain rather than uncovering the substance of an issue. But this is definitely Dr. King at his finest!

[@paxhumana2015]

@@doerrjams5770 , even if his comments were well formed, they can still be flawed. Moreover, the more that I see time march on, the more that I see the people that were oppressed not only get louder voices, but that ironically began to sound like those that they had condemned, as well as marginalized, or even ignore, other people that had been wronged in the exact same way in their lives. We have, as a global society, have gone from the intent of elimination of discrimination to the diversification of discrimination. We essentially broke up the Bell Telephone company of racism and hatred only to make smaller organizations that will all inevitably form one larger organization again, much like a T-1000, T-X, Majin Buu, Perfect Cell, or General Rilldo is seemingly destroyed, only to return with their brand of wickedness and evil in their lives.

[@jimmyeatworldify]

Seeing the whole interview uncut really let's you see what a genius speaker he was. I was captivated the entire time. The words wash over you and you let them because you instinctively trust him. That is a rare quality.

[@adridelarosaj]

Amen.

[@MACTackleBox]

Not just a visionary - a leader. A man of hope and an icon for all people - no matter their color or race. We are a poorer nation without out Dr. King. You are missed.

[@BigBear-c5y]

Iseenhiminlufeyiyhavenot

[@WhollyLivin]

It was a privilege to watch!

[@averyw.6311]

Absolutely,....me too. And I'm going to watch it again and again. And encourage others to watch. It is inspiring

[@sandraatkins2539]

@@averyw.6311 So will I.

[@mfytxwatson7256]

It is a great privilege to me hearing the historic speech

[@4l4ddin77]

you can extract about 30 historical quotes from one King interview

[@durrellhairston9607]

Yeah they made sure that he wasn't going be president! All good leader and the one true President John F. Kennedy are gone because the evil people that run this world took their life away from them! Evil still goes on in this world and it will continue to the and!

[@joymosley8997]

Yup

[@MrDXRamirez]

@@durrellhairston9607 The horrible events that take place in society are not the actions of good or evil. When you remove one evil another one takes its place and when one good is removed another good takes its place and on and on the morality wheel we remain spinning within the cage that binds our freedom.

[@shajanay]

this brother was so intelligent... Wow!

[@eddiegraves4938]

Intelligent, educated and an articulate, eloquent speaker, teacher and preacher.

[@zebbanister2348]

joe not as intelligent as other black leaders

[@bonechillingtales123]

Zeb Banister like whom?

[@trajanII]

You sound like Biden when he said similar things about Obama. Biden said, " Obama is smart and clean ". Look up the speech if you think I'm Lying

[@ismine539]

@@trajanII what? He was just saying that MLK is a punctual, educated, and a good man. Has nothing to due with him being black, any man can be said things. You’re just using that example (on a comment from 11 years ago) saying that he sounds like joe Biden. What he said is not anything close to racist, he is just saying that he is a reliable man. Nothing to do with the color of his skin. It’s your own mind convincing you that he was saying something along the lines of “even though he is a black man, he is a clean man.” Don’t try to use what they said and twist it in order to fit your thought process. The left admits that Joe Biden isn’t a good person, he has said many horrible things in the past. However, it is clear that he is changed but we know he is nowhere near perfect. He is just the better choice of the presidential candidates from the left, and is better than Donald Trump. At least the left can admit that their president is not a good person, in contrast to the right leaning individuals who idolize Donald Trump and don’t believe he can do nothing wrong. Of course I know that not all of his supporters think like that, but the vast majority think that way. He is idolized like a dictator, something that all Americans have been against and the idea of the dictator goes against everything the United States was formed around and still stands for today. Before you respond with something along the lines of “this comment was from 7th months ago why are you replying” is because what you are saying is still relevant. Also before you call me a “crazy liberal,” I am not. I am an independent. Please, think through what you say on the internet because most of whatever you say can come up to your employers. Republicans and the right have many great ideas, however Donald Trump did not demonstrate those well. Good day.

[@Dustybuds88]

His voice is so authentic and his message so composed and genuine. So sad that he's not still with us today. I find his mere presence comforting; even if it is only his voice on a 47-year old recording.

[@jermainebrown7634]

He had a first class intellect .He rang rings around those intellectual pygmies. great man

[@jermainebrown7634]

+Rusty Schackleford even Albert Einstein plagiarised. check it out.

[@jermainebrown7634]

+Rusty Schackleford why are you so bitter towards MLK? Are you saying that what he fought for was the wrong fight ? or you believe in jim crow ? you sound really bitter you must live a lonely abs sad despicable life .

[@pedroheberle6665]

@@jermainebrown7634 Pay no attention, Jermaine. There's still some white people out there who has Dr. King as their hero, and many more who are genuinely good people, who care about other people regardless of color, but are misinformed. Internet is taking care of that-and at a faster pace than we think. It spreads information and truth much more than it does disinformation and malice. Want proof? I would never otherwise have grown intimate with the voices of Martin Luther King, James Baldwin, Malcom X and Muhammad Ali (an absolute genius) if it weren't for freakin' KZbin, and the opportunity it gave me to listen and see and hear mostly everything that these extraordinary men said in public. I know the backlash is appaling. And it sadly is a part of it. It tears my soul in pieces everytime black people are shot dead by cowards in uniforms, both in your country and in mine. I know I will never experience the fear of taking a bullet, but I assure you I feel the pain. And yet I do believe in us as a race, humanity and all, working together after radical income distribution and everything, and I wait for the day when black won't need to be a race no more (white is kind of a non-race already, so). But look around. Bad people are getting caught. Injustice is ever more on the limelight. Bad cops are being accounted for, or else being ridiculed and humiliated before the public eye. White supremacists are as coward now as they have ever been, and there is nothing, absolutely nothing that guarantees that the son of a white supremacist will be a white supremacist himself. Nothing. This heritage of cruelty and fear passed on through generations is about to dissipate, and it will do so by sheer contact with light. They hate light.

[@bobbye.wright4424]

Pygmies was a racist term to describe an afrikan people

[@zebbanister2348]

Jermaine he also like to chase tail.....yep

[@moekrinkle5771]

MLK sounds like God's spirit is in him... Especially when he talks about "breaking" the Law of the land.

[@margaretneanover3385]

He had good and bad close at hand. He mentioned what haunted him many times..each speech had innuendos of what he became aware of ...including Vietnam cambodia and the taking of the life of the Kennedy just before he died. It was about overrating war having been part of the networking that did educate for constitutional and human rights.

[@cgcade1]

WOW! Extremely informative and profound foreshadowing , "...unmerited suffering is redemptive". Thank you Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. for your courage, sacrifice, foresight and commitment. America is better because of you.

[@Teddycuts]

As a caucasian male, born (1957) and raised in the south I witnessed firsthand the terrible and many times gruesome effects of racism. I give Dr King the highest of praise for his faith in the God of the universe, his courage and his strength to stand up in love and be used to change the world! Love NEVER fails!

[@adridelarosaj]

Amen.❤

[@nellis37]

Is anyone else getting chills right now?

[@kfree7284]

THANK YOU MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. FOR EVERYTHING!!!

[@maxangst]

Outclassed them all. The questions were asinine.

[@bartstarr100]

It it any wonder? A bunch of white guys worried about communists. These guys are caricatures of journalists.

[@leemordaskal9747]

courageous genius. wish there were more icons willing to die for what they believe in. we need this kind of integrity in today's world.

[@andrethompson2034]

These men had plenty of time to fashion their questions in a way to try and trap him into a corner and disgrace him. Without hesitation he answered their questions and shut them down with his intellect. One of the greatest men to walk the earth, brilliant thinker and greatest orator I've ever heard. Love you DR King and thank you for your sacrifices and dedication to the civil rights movement.

[@nlrmoldw1712]

@ Andre Thompson Amazing isn’t it. I think all of his greatness is attributable to his loyalty and obedience to God and God’s Truth, his undaunted courage, and his love for his people and his fellow man of all races. Great man Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

[@justmyopinion9883]

@andrethompson, well said. Thank you.

[@prwexler]

What a brilliant man, Dr. King was.

[@ishmaelforester9825]

This man was undoubtedly the greatest single Christian of the twentieth century.

[@ishmaelforester9825]

***** He certainly made repeated and eloquent statements of stunning common sense that put a lot of twentieth century 'philosophy' to shame.

[@ishmaelforester9825]

There is nothing in principle, or spirit as a Christian might say, this man said that I can refute or deny. He might have been wrong about this or that fact or then or there in practice but in espoused principle he was traditionally noble and wise in the best way people can be, basically.

[@richym3899]

Billy Graham is up there bruh. Graham is one of the greatest of all time

[@Insert639]

Richy M He was a great too.

[@Insert639]

Richy M He was a great too.

[@kailaharris341]

R.I.P omg the other day I had a dream about him. He was in my parents room standing by a chair. I came in and ran to him and hugged him so much because I missed him. He gave me a kiss on my forehead. We talked a little then he said he had to go so I hugged him again then he turned into an angel and flew up to heaven and he was waving and smiling to me as he went to heaven. R.I.P Martin Luther King Jr.

[@paulettelittle7500]

Kaila Harris

[@lingeringquestions519]

I think we all just get taught to love him so much and something in a lot of us mutually agree on it. I'm twenty-seven, white, and have zero connection to his life, but I miss him. I like to think this feeling we have and dreams like yours mean we would be friends with him. It's like people that have passed away visit from Heaven and I'd like to think that's what it is.

[@adventurouspeach9043]

my God...extraordinary interview ..We love you and miss you Dr. King..your legacy lives on in all of us❤❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏

[@2wheelnutt]

I can think of no one that I feel a greater respect for than Dr. King. His clear thinking, eloquence and devotion to non violence changed my way of think more than anyone I have ever known. ✌️

[@nlrmoldw1712]

Absolutely speechless! What an impressive intellect and impenetrable fortitude and sparkling moral character! Everything and the kitchen sink were thrown at this great man in this interview and he demolished them all with the wisdom of unconquerable truth and an unshakable calmness, and that in impromptu fashion, no less. I’m blessed yet again to have found another great video featuring Dr. King that I’ll add to my monthly list of must see’s. And the subtle irony! He defended himself with case history both christian and secular and the very truths that they themselves profess to embrace and obey but violate and contradict in the very act of their oppression of him and his people. What a profound joy this man no doubt must have been to be around because he’s most certainly an enlightening wonder to watch. I’m pleased to say that I’m both humbled by his captivating humility and invigorated by his indomitable and unflinching courage. Again, God bless you, Dr. King!

[@MrTekKnowledge]

Seeing this meet the press interview just reiterates how little has changed over the past 50 years.

[@malindawilliams7318]

MrTekKnowledge exactly & all the insinuations against him & blaming him instead of white oppressors & murderers who were klan/cops empowered by the politicians is what Obama has dealt with.

[@winterfall6953]

Only racists say that. Things have changed for the better and worse. Look what we did to our own neighborhoods. I want to apologize to MLK.

[@shamusibalogun364]

100% the truth!

[@malcolmshabazzx9779]

J. Riv. Look at what Caucasoids have done to there Community's with the Opioid Plague they are dropping like flies in West Virginia and Ohio daily.

[@omararreola5449]

Wait what alot has changed especially in the south even tho it's not the perfect picture man has it changed

[@thelegendofthem6120]

Awesome Martin Luther King Jr very well spoken and intelligent! put the press to shame!

[@sataniccommunist9045]

I saw this as a Young Man and have loved him ever since

[@mbogokuria6826]

I have just watched this footage and am really humbled by the decency with which he answered his questions. He was extremely intelligent, calm and collected. RIP Legend.

[@Elize0805]

Watching this in June 2020. After the murder of George Floyd, and while protests are ongoing. A bit sad that Dr Martin Luther King's dream is still a dream. But hopeful like him, that something good will come out of this.

[@johnnovak5449]

a great man. if he lived today he would never be satisfied with anything. he was a true rebel

[@quann06]

He accomplished a lot. Some of his dream has come true. Everything wasn't solved as he died before he could continue his mark on the world but he solved a lot.

[@AlphaLeaderZ]

If you believe that then that is sad. You can never get rid of racism. However life in 2020 is not even close to comparable in mlk's time. His dream was achieved. To think 2020 is even close to mlk and x's time is just laughable.

[@miltonlevant2290]

Man to man is unjust

[@tsangelicaallen3180]

@ right!!!!!

[@kimberlykline6506]

He was so intelligent. God used him in a big way.

[@amycrumedy6586]

He knew he was not God but of God.

[@zebbanister2348]

amy then why did he cheat on his wife on a regular basis if he was so Godly?

[@bonechillingtales123]

Zeb Banister why do catholic priests molest children?

[@quietplaces3173]

@@zebbanister2348 That's why we can't come together as a people because some of us are so self righteous. Everyone else knows when to put certain things aside and come together for the betterment of themselves and their families.

[@zebbanister2348]

@@bonechillingtales123 Hey I agree, some Catholic Priests molested children--hideous! Martin Luther King cheated on his wife regularly..hye was an ally cat.

[@erlineandrews]

When you have a strong intellect, strong communication skills and confidence in your ideas you don't get irate or ruffled when subjected to sometimes annoying questions. Such impressive calm.

[@marygilbert247]

I am crying because he changed so much😭😭😭😭😭❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️RIPLOVEYOUMUCHTOMUCH

[@itsglen9646]

Leadership, leadership, leadership, and unaparalleled courage. Thank you Dr. King.

[@H8YerSt8]

It's such a wonderful thing to have videos like this still in existence. The world would be such a better place if it were filled with intelligent and strong leaders like Mr King.

[@mswant2knowitall]

Think about this: MLK was assinated when he started talking about economical equality for blacks.

[@bobbye.wright4424]

When began demanding reparations and redistrubution of wealth for afrikan people and poor people in amerikkka and also when he began criticizing amerikkkan foreign policy

[@NkrumahTure]

That's correct. It also was how he spoke about too. It was understood since Dr. King was having unexpected growing influence with other groups who were entering the fray of civil disobedience, and how far it could go. The reality of that did not bode well to those who maintained the establishment and the status quo, despite the fact everything Dr. King said was correct. If they would've followed his admonitions this nation more likely than not could've been much better in race relations today. But the power brokers don't want it that way, then nor now. Dr. King was the last chance this country had to get it right once and for all. Most blacks want unconditional liberation and independence now far more than those days of militancy on the left of King.

[@zebbanister2348]

Nkrumah He was cheating on his wife at the time he was crusading around the country. Seriously, we should have picked another black hero to elevate he was disappointing

[@NkrumahTure]

@@zebbanister2348 That's an entire different section that has to do exclusively between him and his wife. I'm particularly interested in his work contribution, not his personal business.

[@zebbanister2348]

NkrumahTure is it? If a man is willing to break the most sacred promise made before God...what else is he willing to do? I never trusted King.....

[@michelaraujo9567]

Unfortunately this press looks so disrespectful , they interrupted doctor king during the entire interview , their intentions are clear for me.

[@yukiitachi7449]

Thank you for actually putting up the old footage

[@williambethel6999]

Yes soldiers

[@aadilahlakaisharowser2050]

I'm so Bless to be a decendent of awesome parents from Demopolis Alabama, who supported PART OF THE Of The History Dr.Martin Luther King Symbolizes which Is Peace and Equality, Bless your Spirit Dr. King may we live and continue to respect your dream.

[@karameldreem]

Dr. King was highly intelligent.

[@shadebarranco3781]

america wouldnt be where it is today without him even though were still racing racism

[@swmut]

What a fierce and amazing intellect. This interview is clearly dated, but still feels like Dr. King could be alive today giving the same answers to the same tired questions.

[@isaacpowell1408]

I feel honored to be able to hear him for myself.🗣👀

[@excitedwhale]

This is a great piece of American History.

[@davidstanley3951]

I keep going back to how he reiterates the need for responsibility and moral obligations, a battle continuing in 2015. It is our responsibility as the affected people to "explain why we are defying unjust laws." Justice too long delayed, is justice denied. Hello!!! See he taught me something by explaining that he sought an attorney before marching, because of the seriousness of fighting for justice and equality in a state, that was considered to be by Dr. King himself, one of the most racist and segregated states in America. This was only two years before my mother was born! 50 years ago! Perspective is Reality!

[@judykotun2040]

To be born black in 1929 To obtain not just a degree but his doctoral degree, and to be able to articulate his point of view and to dream big, be heard and to be able to move the supreme Cour to enforce civil rights movement and Constitutional laws is and was unheard-of, the difference; the change this man of God made was more than just impressive, his works were astounding, powerful, phenomenal.His character, ability to bring about a major change in our lives and views today we have voice and our voices will be heard.The great late Dr. Martin Luther King work's is unprecedented. To God be the Glory. Your Christian sister Judy

[@StephAbbottSays]

This is such an impressive interview. #MLKDay #NBCNews

[@Locsmth]

It's like no time has passed.

[@yessumyessum6624]

Yes, we have now basically the same problems, struggles, hatred, etc.

[@nathanieldeckard581]

"Justice too long delayed is justice denied."

[@projectjt3149]

Nathaniel Deckard works with other things too. Healthcare too long delayed is healthcare denied

[@timhoward5]

Exactly!

[@linzierogers7479]

What a brilliant mind. It's sad there are no statesmen like him alive today to give light to a dark world.

[@robertofodase]

Dr. King , is the only inteligent man in the clip. I'm proudly color blind!

It's better to be color conscious, not color blind.I get you though.

[@JodySoul]

@ I second your statement. We are a culture of Diversity, and seeing people of different colors and embracing them and being aware of their struggle and humanity is how we move forward. Can't be blind to struggle!

[@stephanielegrand2121]

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was not an ignorant man. He was a excellent, and powerful speaker who was not afraid to speak out against injustice. His legacy lives on!

[@reneangulotrujillo1]

The greatest conscious we have ever produced!!!

[@booloob]

LOVE THIS MAN..... He oozes wisdom.

[@dtbredhalf5823]

Great Great Man...... the ONLY man I can say that took a bullet and died for my/our freedom...💔💔💔💔💔😢✊🏿😎...MLK forever

[@cartergarrett5905]

I was born in 1965. A Civil Rights birth/"Civil Rights Baby!!" Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a gift from God. Reverend King was respected when he appeared on a tv program. We didn't see the arguments, with folk talking over one another to get a point across. A respectful exchange. Dr. King was not interrupted like what you see today on many news networks, and today's Meet the Press. Thank God for Dr. Billy Graham and Dr. Martin Luther King back in the 50s and 60s. Men Of Faith. Men Of Wisdom.

[@ChrisB10]

He would be disgusted with a lot of stuff going on today obviously with racism but also the way some blacks act and the hip hop culture which can be classless at times. I listen to old NY hip hop but I dont think he fought to glamourize selling kilos, being a womanizer and shooting your fellow blacks because they stepped on your Jordans. But anyways the amount of courage he had is almost incomprehensible. IMO he's one of the greatest, most intelligent, strongest indivisuals to ever walk planet Earth. It's sad we idolize pro athletes and not people like him more. RIP

[@ChrisB10]

It's almost unimaginable to think not that long ago a President would call a civil rights march "silly". Shocking, sad and disgusting to see how blacks were treated.

[@paulettelittle7500]

ChrisB10

[@shaunatate]

@@ChrisB10 you can say the same thing today. Our marches and protests are still called silly and pointless.

[@shaunatate]

@@ChrisB10 He would also understand that a lot of what you criticize was actually CAUSED by the government. Offering empathy as to why they made those choices.

[@miyaharris4320]

I think he would be happy because black success is at its peak

[@patearly9492]

May Martin Luther King rest in peace and God bless his family and everyone

[@jamelbeaner3341]

I enjoyed this interview with Martin Luther King Jr. This is the best assignment I had since in been in this course. PHI 103

[@LisaC_860]

Are you an Ashford University student?

[@jamelbeaner3341]

Yes....

[@LisaC_860]

same here..i'm in that class now. lol

[@jeffreymerit6346]

how hard is this class

[@LisaC_860]

not hard at all

[@garfieldharrison510]

This is why the man is a Legend. Unmerited suffering is redemptive. Love it. The dream wasn't talking. It was doing.

[@AmyKrugerDKCCB]

*Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. , I personally wish I would have had the chance to meet you as that would have been an Honor!!!* , *Everything you did was very brave of you to do in 1965 as my family member's did fight for the rights with you!!!* , *I am from the north and I have never agreed with our government or the other idiots that treated others with total disrespect* , *I am a firm believer that this ENTIRE WORLD should live in peace & harmony with each other just like GOD intended it to be* , *Rest In Peace*

[@namontaylor2701]

Amy Kruger 🖤

[@mmarie294]

I fee so much hope when I hear this man a true leader for all people.

[@larrywoodgeard1649]

This kind of speech and representation is entirely absent from the civil rights leaders today. He was the first and last effective civil rights leader.

[@Floppyearsmomma]

This man was of God. The questions seem more like accusations and a double standard. Even as the question was asked about breaking an injunction, my mind immediately went to the scripture, "We ought to obey God rather than man." I was amazed at Dr. King's convincing eloquence and scholarly response regarding civil disobedience both in Biblical History, US History, and Universal History. His mission was racial equality. However, if he had lived longer, I believe he could have brought healing to all races on other levels. I have recently found his speech "Keep on Moving" or as it is sometimes referred to "Life's Blue Print". I find it gives me courage to believe in myself and inspires me to excellence as a human being. RIP Dr. King and thank you for being brave enough to follow a "higher law".

[@michaelfrench4262]

King was brilliant in his responses with these reporters.

[@justmyopinion9883]

RIP, Dr Martin Luther King. 🙏🏽 August 17, 2023.

[@zigradel8640]

Wow incredible interview. In the sense that MLK stands strong against these prejudiced assholes. It is one thing to give a speech, but another to defend himself in this bad intentions interview.

[@keithwitcher5130]

Nice interview with Martin King. Martin King(RIP), Eddie Murphy, Michael Jordan, Michael Jackson(RIP), Luther Vandross(RIP), Willie D of Geto Boys, Bernie Mac(RIP)are my favorite black men.

[@excitedwhale]

You have to be dumb to dislike this video. Huge courage!

[@fahkoondoh]

I admire the calm with which he spoke. I admire how he was prepared to answer all those questions completely sure of what he was saying. What at that time was not evident to a lot of people, it was already evident to him and he worked hard to make that truth clear to us all. Thank you, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.!

[@lifestraight]

Happy Birthday Martin Luther King Jr.

[@amandamartinez8325]

“Noncooperation with evil is as much a moral obligation as is cooperation with good.”

[@thecirron]

A person like this only comes ones in a life time . Ones MLKJ.

[@karenhudson6711]

His addressing the question from meet the press is so reelevate today.

[@CGwithEd]

Fantastic man!

[@InspirationalChatter]

Dr. King spoke so eloquently and articulated his position so well. He truly is an inspirational leader. Thank You doctor king for paving the way for me. You truly are an inspiration.

[@user-xb5jp5wl9m]

MLK was at a different level intellectualy. He spoke in a progressive way that was beyond anyone else's thought process during this time..

[@briannacole-ff1ph]

It was very heartwarming as if he was still here it like he never to God be the glory

[@realnewyorker7086]

Lol I like how at the end the pull out cigarettes and start lighting them up.

[@glenndesouza5457]

Old days good questions and speaker answers not interrupt and all polite Good old days

[@clarazin6826]

Don't worry Martin it's gonna happen, we are on our way, we never gave up

[@whiskeybrown262]

He has the cool focus of a Jedi master. He remains on point , unprovoked & unbothered

[@coriw.5283]

I love his response to Communism.

[@benstevinson764]

Rest in Peace! Dr Martin Luther King Jr 🇺🇸 God Bless America! 🇺🇸🗽

[@skylersellers8786]

Yes god bless america and MLK

[@TheConciseStatement]

@Deborah Iwo The only thing that's changed is America substituted the word 'communism' for 'socialism', thus contaminating its rather harmless definition. The paranoia level itself remains about the same.

[@hpfff]

Martin Luther King was about 4 times as intelligent as all of those interviewers combined. He was, and remains, one of the most eloquent and utterly brilliant Americans to ever live.

[@cooliel5342]

This footage is great. Observe how he is teaching the interviewers in addition to all the viewers at home. The revolutionary ideas of the righteous man will always cast fear and doubt in the minds of the wicked man and the ignorant man.

[@redfusiond]

I'm white and I have an immense amount of respect for this man. Not because racism and segregation has been something I could identify with in my own personal life, but because the amount of courage and sacrifice (ultimately resulting in his death) to stand up for what is right against seemly impossible odds is heroic. We need more people like Dr. Martin Luther King today, and I will try to shape my life in accordance with his example of extraordinary bravery.

[@homebrewman231]

If not for this man where would we be today?

[@danielmayorga4812]

Dr. Martin Luther King could also have been a great layer. He had an extraordinary intellect and was a very eloquent speaker.

[@felixx8279]

Voting rights without barriers, an immediate end to police brutality, uplift out of poverty, and government agencies be in line with law and order: These are the same battles/wants we are fighting today.

[@jahchildmel6960]

Speak, Sir!!!!! PREACH IT!!!! TELL US!!!!!

[@AmericanDreamAlbum]

This is what happens when 5 guys with jobs meet a man with a calling from God!

[@nlrmoldw1712]

@ AmericanDreamAlbum Love it! Brings to mind the image of Moses confronting Pharaoh. Or should I say, Pharaoh foolishly defying God Himself. And we all know the outcome of that woeful event. History and time bears out the truth of the saying that the Pharaohs of the world never learn. Fortunately for the world, God will not be moved. It’s a sick world we live in. Skin color and greed and...!

[@robertofodase]

Guys! The energy you spread around to people in your day is allways the blanket that will warm you up in your night!... And there's nothing like falling asleep with a smile in the face... any color!

[@Sigridovskij]

The interviewer does not ask any intelligent questions. What he wants? Is he afraid or what? He seems to be completely against demonstrations and blames King for them. Luckily King has something to say every time, ignoring the hints made by the interviewer,.

[@siegavi18]

9:34-17:38: incredible exchange about just and unjust laws

[@angeljones4278]

If the most high God used anyone in this century Martin Luther King was definitely one of them highly intelligent and moved with the power and the anointing of the most high God just as Moses did when he went before pharaoh

[@tfs531]

what a great man... he is well spoken and always remained calm and refined... he is a credit to the human race.. not blacks or whites... human.. every time he speaks... he has something to say.. unlike some of the commenters on this page... I am a white man and I would have been proud to be part of the movement under Dr. Kings very capable leadership... he was a man of peace... those acting in violence have no credible point of view they are able to express...God bless Dr. King!!

[@ivalinapasse2469]

Dr.King an Eloquent Speaker.

[@windy4532]

Only wish I could’ve met the great man, but I know that we will one day, in heaven. I only hope that I can make him proud, and to have served both My God and fellow man well. I just want to spend my life helping other people and being an inspiration.