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Barack Obama: “He never gave into violence, never waved a traitorous flag or gave up on our country.”

On the recordJanuary 18, 2021
He never gave into violence, never waved a traitorous flag or gave up on our country.
Said by
Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois
Source
msnbc.com

Editor's note · Context

A tribute to Dr. King, highlighting his commitment to non-violence and patriotism.

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