n is the most in the capital's history.The President declares April 7 a national day of mourning for King.On April 8, Coretta Scott King assumes her husband's place leading a massive silent march through the streets of Memphis.Thousands of people attend King's funeral on April 9 at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta. Millions more watch on television.The 1968 Civil Right Act prohibiting racial discrimination in the sale or rental or housing is passed by Congress on April 11....
