It was not clear whether the release would shed any new light on King’s life, the Civil Rights Movement or his murder.

Winter Park, Florida, recently revealed a new Martin Luther King Jr. statue, but community members are calling for a do-over.

The Trump administration has released more than 200,000 documents related to the 1968 assassination of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. King was fatally shot in Memphis, Tennessee.

Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination and lasting legacy in Memphis Martin Luther King Jr. is famous for his work during the Civil Rights Movement in the 1950s and 1960s.

Dr. Bernice King attends the 2025 Martin Luther King Jr. Beloved Community Commemorative Service at The King Center on Jan. 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Ga. Getty Images ...