Clarence B. Jones, MLK Confidant and Speechwriter, Dies at 95

Clarence B. Jones, a close confidant and lawyer for Martin Luther King Jr. who played a crucial role in shaping the 'I Have a Dream' speech and other major civil rights events, has passed away at the age of 95.

25 May, 17:12 — 25 May, 17:12

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Clarence B. Jones, Who Helped Shape ‘I Have a Dream’ Speech, Dies at 95

A confidant and lawyer for Martin Luther King, he was an unseen hand behind major civil rights events, including the 1963 March on Washington.

By Robert D. McFadden

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