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On the recordMarch 17, 1998
the gentleman, by the way, I believe, had been a member of that church for some 93 years; he was that old. He takes credit for bringing Dr. King there, and indeed, he deserves the credit. But he also deserves the credit for changing the history of this country, and for that I am thankful.
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Earl F. Hilliard
Alabama

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Praising an individual for their long-term church membership and contributions to civil rights.

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