Taylor Branch – The King Years
David is joined by author Taylor Branch to chat about his new book The King Years: Historic Moments in the Civil Rights Movement. Taken from three previous books Branch has written on the subject of Martin Luther King Jr., this book highlights 18 of the most essential moments in the Civil Rights Movement.
Original Air Date: 1-18-2013
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