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Last year I read the three volume biography of Martin Luther King by Taylor Branch, a monumental and certainly not-too-exhaustive study. There’s little I’ll learn, I’m sure, in watching tonight’s special on the History Channel, but seeing - instead of just reading about or hearing - seeing King speak is worth the time.

Here’s a brief promo to the special on today’s Meet the Press.

And here’s a bit more from the Meet the Press Take 2 segment.

This week has seen a number of stories, references and programs commemorating Dr. King’s death. Most have been fascinating. And I’m sure tonight’s special will be powerful as well.