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Martin Luther King Jr National Historic Site
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450 Auburn Avenue, NE
Atlanta, GA 30312-1525

By Phone
Headquarters/Visitor Center
404-331-5190

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404-331-6922

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404-730-3112
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Did You Know?
On April 3, 1963, civil rights forces led by Dr. King launched a drive against discrimination in Birmingham, AL. The city's police force, led by Commissioner Eugene "Bull" Connor, used high-powered water hoses and dogs against demonstrators. The brutality of the repression aroused public opinion.

Last Updated: July 24, 2006 at 22:37 EST