Shortly before memorial services honoring Rev. Martin L. King, Jr., at the Ebenezer Baptist Church here 1/15, the Rev. Ralph D. Abernathy visits the grave of the slain civil rights leader. King was shot down in Memphis, Tenn., in April 1968. Memorial services for King are being held across the nation 1/15, honoring him for his work.

United Press International · [ca. January 1972]

[Information from item housing] Abernathy, Rev. Ralph D. Montgomery, ALA., Negro Minister