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Thousands Flock to Atlanta for King Funeral Tributes
Americans from across the nation converge on Atlanta for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s funeral services at Ebenezer Baptist Church and burial in South View Cemetery. Dignitaries and celebrities join mourners as lodging, meals, and transport are arranged amid anticipated crowds up to 100000.
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