Object Details
Published by
Black Forum Records, American, 1970 - 1973
Produced by
Junius Griffin
Published by
Motown Record Corporation, American, founded 1959
Recorded by
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., American, 1929 - 1968
Caption
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered this sermon titled “Why I Oppose the War in Vietnam” in 1967 at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia. In it he called the war “unjust, evil, and futile” and "an enemy of the poor.”
Description
A long-playing record album titled "Why I Oppose the War in Vietnam." The record (2012.88.14a) contains a speech recorded by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in 1967. The record album cover (2012.88.14b) features a drawing of King in front of drawings of soldiers, Vietnamese people, and a plane. White text at the top reads: [Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. / Why I Oppose The War in Vietnam]. Black text on the side reads: [Black Forum / BF451]. The album has a blue, green, and white Black Forum label with black text.
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Date
1967; published 1970
Object number
2012.88.14ab
Restrictions & Rights
© 1970 Motown Records
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
Type
record covers
long-playing records
Medium
vinyl, cardboard, paper, ink
Dimensions
Diameter (disc): 12 in. (30.5 cm)
H x W (cardboard sleeve): 12 3/8 x 12 3/8 in. (31.4 x 31.4 cm)
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification
Record Albums
Movement
Civil Rights Movement
Anti-war movements
Data Source
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Topic
African American
Activism
International affairs
U.S. History, 1969-2001
Vietnam War, 1961-1975
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmaahc_2012.88.14ab