Faces of America

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

Clip: Season 1 | 2m 6s

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.

Aired: 01/20/10

Rating: NR

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