When did martin luther king jr get married?

On June 18, 1953, we were married. Although we had returned to Marion to be married by my father on the Scotts' spacious lawn, it was in Boston that we began our married life together. Coretta Scott is a native of the South. read more

Coretta Scott King took up Martin Luther King Jr.'s civil rights mantle after his assassination. Here are some of her best quotes. Coretta Scott King took up Martin Luther King Jr.'s civil rights mantle after his assassination. read more

Martin Luther King, Jr Chapter 5: Coretta I am indebted to my wife Coretta, without whose love, sacrifices, and loyalty neither life nor work would bring fulfillment. read more

Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott got married on June 8, 1953, in Marion, Ala., at Coretta's parents' house. Martin's father, Reverend King, conducted the ceremony. Coretta's sister, Edith, was the maid of honor and Martin's brother, Reverend A.D. King, was the best man. read more