On March 5, 1968, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a leader in the Civil Rights Movement, was tragically assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee, while standing on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel. His death sparked nationwide riots and protests. Dr. King was a vocal advocate for racial equality, nonviolence, and economic justice, and his assassination left a profound impact on the civil rights movement. The FBI launched a manhunt for his killer, James Earl Ray, who was arrested and convicted. Kings legacy continues to shape the struggle for civil rights and social justice in the U.S.