Surrounded by supporters, advisors, and security personnel, Dr. King prepares for his speech at the United Nations. At left is NBC correspondent Ponchita Pierce

Surrounded by supporters, advisors, and security personnel, Dr. King prepares for his speech at the United Nations. At left is NBC correspondent Ponchita Pierce

Photograph

Benedict J. Fernandez

Maker
American, 1936–2021

Surrounded by supporters, advisors, and security personnel, Dr. King prepares for his speech at the United Nations. At left is NBC correspondent Ponchita Pierce

April 15, 1967
Gelatin silver print, printed ca. 1989
20.9 x 31.4 cm.
Gift of the photographer
Inscriptions recto-(in ink, below image) "6/50"
(signed) "Benedict J. Fernandez"

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