Ebenezer Baptist Church, Atlanta, Georgia, 1968-1972
THF705569 / Ebenezer Baptist Church, Atlanta, Georgia, 1968-1972
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Artifact Overview
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., grew up steeped in the Christian gospel at the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia. His maternal grandfather and his father had preached here. King was ordained as a minister here and co-pastored with his father from 1960 until his assassination in 1968. It was at Ebenezer that he realized that his rich, impassioned voice could deeply move people.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Postcard
Date Made
1968-1972
Subject Date
1968-1972
Creators
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2022.199.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 3.5 in
Width: 5.5 in
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The life and accomplishments of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. are often hidden behind the replaying of a few memorable lines from his "I Have a Dream" speech. In fact, Dr. King's real story--from unknown Baptist minister to American civil rights leader to international human rights spokesperson--is deeper, more subtle, and more complex.