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How Did Jackie Robinson Present The Civil Rights Movement Plans With Robinson?

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Washington D.C.- Monday June 18th, 1960, Jackie Robinson has finally met Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. King wanted to discuss the civil rights movement plans with Robinson. After a long discussion King only had one thing to say to the press, “It’s time for the black destroyer to conquer once again.”

Later that night Robinson and King have yet met again at Lincoln Memorial for more discussion of what was going to happen the very next day.

As the next day came, the streets of Washington were crowded with many protesters. As they marched up to the White House the President and many Congressmen were waiting for them. There was police officers and an audience that were put on hold for Martin Luther King Jr. to give his speech to all of the people
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