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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.
In 1962, Martin Luther King wrote a letter recommending his lawyer and advisor, Clarence B. Jones, to the New York State Bar, stating: “Ever since I have known Mr. Jones, I have always seen him as a man of sound judgment, deep insights, and great dedication. I am also convinced that he is a man of great integrity” (King, 29 May 1962).
Dec 10, 2015 · Legal advisor and civil rights leader Clarence B. Jones was born on January 8, 1931 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His parents, Mary and Goldshore Jones, were live-in domestic household servants.
The official website of Dr. Clarence B. Jones, the esteemed lawyer, advisor, and speechwriter to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Learn about his role in the civil rights movement, the famous "I Have a Dream" speech, Birmingham Letter, and more in his new memoir, "Last of the Lions".
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...
Nov 18, 2018 · President Barack Obama and Clarence Jones (right), Oval Office, Feb. 2, 2015. Photo by Pete Souza, Courtesy White House. As a lawyer , speechwriter, and close friend to Martin Luther King, Jr., Clarence Jones was a key figure in the background of the Civil Rights movement.
Jan 9, 2024 · A week before Martin Luther King Jr. would have turned 95, King’s personal attorney, advisor, draft speech writer, and friend Clarence B. Jones celebrated his own birthday.
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.
Aug 18, 2021 · Legendary attorney Clarence B. Jones is the recipient of the 2021 Thurgood Marshall Award from the American Bar Association Section of Civil Rights and Social Justice in recognition of his career-long contributions to the advancement of U.S. civil rights, civil liberties and human rights.
Feb 9, 2024 · Clarence B. Jones was one of the many giants of the civil rights movement. He served as personal counsel to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He was also his speech writer and personal friend. John Henry Smith spoke with him earlier this year about his work in the civil rights movement and we’ll hear about his thoughts of where civil ...
