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Clarence Benjamin Jones (born January 8, 1931) is an American lawyer and the former personal counsel, advisor, draft speech writer and close friend of Martin Luther King Jr. He is a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor.
Aug 27, 2013 · Clarence Jones played an integral but mostly unseen role in the 1963 March on Washington. As Martin Luther King Jr.'s legal adviser, Jones assisted in drafting King's landmark speech, and drew...
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Aug 24, 2023 · Clarence B. Jones, the personal counsel for the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., is still defending King’s mission ahead of the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington.
- Timothy Bella
Learn about the life and achievements of Clarence B. Jones, a civil rights lawyer, activist and friend of Martin Luther King Jr. Discover how he grew up in a racially integrated community in New Jersey and became a pioneer in social justice.
Dec 10, 2015 · Learn about the life and achievements of Clarence B. Jones, a legal advisor and civil rights leader who worked with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and drafted his famous speeches. Watch his interview and read his biography on The HistoryMakers website.
Jan 4, 2012 · Clarence Jones played 19 seasons of professional baseball as an outfielder-first baseman, mostly in the minor leagues and Japan. He taught hitting to many Braves stars, emphasizing patience, positive attitude, and mental preparation.
Feb 9, 2024 · Clarence B. Jones served as personal counsel to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He was also his draft speech writer and personal friend. This hour on Where We Live, we listen back to his interview with Connecticut Public’s own John Henry Smith.
