Coretta Scott King: “She has presented a calm spirit in the most difficult and trying situations”
Keeper of the Dream: After Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated, Coretta Scott King refused to let his dream die. In this moving episode, we recount Coretta’s steadfast support during Martin’s crusade for civil rights. From marching by his side despite threats, to comforting him at day’s end and how she valiantly carried on his legacy after his death. Coretta’s grace and unyielding commitment turned tragedy into a continuing fight for equality, cementing her as the guardian of a legacy and a King Maker whose influence endured beyond her husband’s lifetime.
“I know that I could not have done this job if I had not had Coretta behind me. She has given me words of encouragement when I needed them most, and she has presented a calm spirit in the most difficult and trying situations… I referred to her not only as my wife but as my coworker, for this is what she has been for these years that we have lived together.” – Martin Luther King Jr.
