Martin Luther King, Jr. - Travels

King speaks at Shiloh Baptist Church in Trenton, New Jersey.

In Chicago King delivers “The Role of the Church in the Present Racial Crisis” at First Presbyterian Church’s 125th anniversary banquet.

President Eisenhower discusses race discrimination with King and other black civil rights leaders at the White House. Following the meeting, the group answers questions from the press.

King, Wilkins, Randolph, and Lester Granger meet in Washington to prepare for their meeting with President Eisenhower.

King is elected vice president of the National Sunday School and BTU Congress. 

King addresses the National Sunday School and BTU Congress in Omaha.

King attends the American Baptist Convention in Cincinnati.

In Washington King meets with Eisenhower administration officials to plan a meeting between the president and black leaders.

King receives an honorary degree and addresses the graduating class at Central State College in Wilberforce, Ohio.

King delivers “Paul’s Letter to American Christians” at the founding convention of the United Presbyterian Church, U.S.A. in Pittsburgh.