TLS signed “Martin L. King, Jr.,” one page, 8 x 10.5, Southern Christian Leadership Conference letterhead, April 7, 1964. Letter to Ken Browne. In part: “Your encouraging words are of inestimable value for the continuance of our humble efforts. Our struggle is often difficult and the moments are often frustrating, but we gain new courage to carry on when we realize that persons of good will, such as you, are supporting us…I am convinced that we stand on the threshold of our nation’s bright tomorrows…Thank you for your kind words in reference to my being chosen by Time magazine as its Man of the Year…I was pleased that Time considered me for this traditional honor and was willing to make liberal use of its pages in an assessment of the Negro’s constant struggle for full equality and human dignity…I sincerely feel that this particular recognition is not an honor to be enjoyed by me personally, but rather a tribute to the entire civil rights struggle and the millions of gallant people all over the nation who are working so untiringly to bring the American dream into reality.” Affixed to a same-size cardstock sheet, with Dymo labels and a small portrait stamp affixed to the edges, otherwise fine condition. A letter with extraordinary Civil Rights content, infused with King’s tempered optimism for the future—after being recognized as Time’s Man of the Year in 1963, he achieved even greater international prominence when he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in October 1964, just six months after writing this letter. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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