Preserving the legacy of one of the twentieth century s most influential advocates for peace and justice, The Papers of Martin Luther King, Jr., is described by one historian as being the equivalent to a conversation with King. To Save the Soul of America, the seventh volume of the anticipated fourteen-volume edition, provides an unprecedented glimpse into King s early relationship with President John F. Kennedy and his efforts to remain relevant in a protest movement growing increasingly massive and militant.
Following Kennedy s inauguration in January 1961, King s high...