King’s public opposition to the Vietnam War began to emerge in March 1965 when he stated, “millions of dollars can be spent every day to hold troops in South Viet Nam, and our country cannot protect the rights of Negroes in Selma.” King, speaking on “Face the Nation,” and at the United Nations emphasized his prophetic role as a minister and his deep concern for global peace and mankind’s survival, further solidifying his commitment to the anti-war cause.
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