Coretta Scott King is born in Marion, Alabama.
At a Glance
- Date
- 27 April 1927
- Location
- Marion, Alabama
- Key people
- Coretta Scott King
- Category
- Civil Rights Movement
- Source
- Biographical records · The King Center
What It Meant Then
A leader in her own right, she advanced civil rights and helped build her husband's legacy.
What It Means Now
She founded the King Center and led the campaign for the King federal holiday.
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