It was Mrs. King's absolute drive that made [the King Center] happen. And she was extraordinary, in my opinion, in bringing together the forces that made it possible, including the United States government ... and a variety of very powerful people in corporations to support the effort. |
One of the things that amazed me about Mrs. King was ... how much of a participant she was in every aspect of [her husband's] work while he was alive and how remarkably she picked up the mantle when he was assassinated. |
She was very politicized early on in her life. She was far more politically aware than her husband was at that time when they met. I think he became very sophisticated and very aware. |