Telegram from Jackie Robinson to President John F. Kennedy

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Channeled Song: “Do You Know Where You’re Going To” by Jennifer Lopez

Interpretation: The address where the telegram was being sent.


TDN Brooklyn NY 14

Channeled Song: “No Sleep Till Brooklyn” by Beastie Boys

Interpretation: Not being able to sleep until this telegram is acknowledged.


The President

Channeled Song: “Bossy” by Kelis

Interpretation: Being seen as the boss of the United States.


The White House

Channeled Song: “Our House” by Madness

Interpretation: The People’s House.


It might seem fantastic to imagine that even in the state of Mississippi anyone would seek to do injury to a non-violent leader like Dr Martin King as he goes there this morning on a mission of sorrow.

Channeled Song: “Imagination” by Miki Howard

Interpretation: Beyond his imagination.


Yet it was fantastic but true that some depraved assassin gunned down another man of non-violence the late Medgar Evers whose funeral Dr King and his associates will be attending today in Jackson.

Channeled Song: “True” by Spandau Ballet

Interpretation: Fantastic but true.


Should harm come to Dr King to add to the misery which recent Americans of both races experienced with the murder of Mr Evers the restraint of many people all over this nation might burst its bonds and bring about a brutal bloody holocaust the like of which this country has not seen.

Channeled Song: “War” by Edwin Starr

Interpretation: Implying that a civil war would erupt.


I therefore implore you in the spirit of your recent magnificent appeal for justice to utilize every Federal facility to protect a man sorely needed for this era.

Channeled Song: “Ain’t Too Proud To Beg” by The Temptations

Interpretation: Willing to beg to save his friend’s life.


For to millions Martin King symbolizes the bearing forward of the torch for freedom so savagely wrested from the dying grip of Medgar Evers

Channeled Song: “Freedom” by Wham!

Interpretation: Evers being seen as a symbol of freedom.


America needs and the world cannot afford to lose him to the whims of murderous maniacs.

Channeled Song: “Rescue Me” by Fontella Bass

Interpretation: Wanting the President to rescue Martin Luther King, Jr.


Jackie Robinson

Channeled Song: “Jackie” by BZ featuring Joanne

Interpretation: Signing off.

Jackie Robinson, Civil Rights Advocate | National Archives
https://www.archives.gov/education/lessons/jackie-robinson/telegram-1963.html

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