On this day, May 22, 1843, The 1st wagon train with over 1000 people departed Independence, Missouri for Oregon. Known as the "Great Emigration," the expedition came two years after the first modest party of settlers made the long, overland journey to Oregon.
Also on this day, May 22, 1902, Crater Lake National Park was established. Featuring the deepest lake in America at 1,943 feet, the lake was formed when Mt. Mazama, a volcano taller than today's Mt. Hood, erupted and collapsed over 7,000 years ago.
“He would detest the violence that has taken over many American citiesâ€
As the nation remembers the tremendous legacy of Dr. King, the Oregon Senate Republicans honored his legacy of non-violence and peaceful protest.
Through Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Americans were shown how non-violence could catalyze some of the greatest reforms in the nation’s history.
Many try to use Dr. King’s legacy to push their political agenda while tossing aside what his example means for America today.
His wisdom of non-violence and peaceful protest still rings true. As he said in his 1964 Nobel lecture, “Violence is immoral because it thrives on hatred rather than love… violence ends up defeating itself. It creates bitterness in the survivors and brutality in the destroyers.â€
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“What is clear from Dr. King’s writing and teachings is that he would detest the violence that has taken over many American city streets in the name of ‘justice’. Today, we should remember Dr. King for what he actually did and advocated for. His incredible sacrifice is a lesson for all of us,†said Senator Tim Knopp (R-Bend).
--Bruce Armstrong| Post Date: 2022-01-17 20:47:20 | Last Update: 2022-01-17 21:02:32 |
