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Faces of America  Clifford Alexander and the death of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Elizabeth Alexander talks about her father and his role in quelling violence in D.C. Details

 

Program: Faces of America

Episode: Clifford Alexander and the death of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Elizabeth Alexander talks about her father, Clifford Alexander, Jr. and his role in quelling violence in Washington, D.C. after the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Mr. Alexander was the first African American Secretary of the Army.

Duration: (2:06)
Premiere Date: 01/20/2010
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: NR


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