A letter to President and Mrs. Carter – My colleagues and I want to thank you for one of the most meaningful experiences that we have had the occasion of sharing., 10/14/1978

King, Coretta Scott Folder Citation: Collection: Carter White House Central Files: Series: Name Files; Folder: King, Coretta Scott: Container 1776 5, pa LUTHER MIRTH KING, THE MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. CENTER EXECUTIVE CENTER FOR SOCIAL CHANGE JR. 504 SOCIAL CHANGE 671 Beckwith Street, S. W., Atlanta, Georgia 30314 (404) 524-1956 SC October 14, 1978 The President and Mrs. Carter The White House Washington, D. C. Dear Mr. President and Mrs. Carter: My colleagues and I want to thank you for one of the most meaningful experiences that we have had the occasion of sharing. It was an occasion at which the spiritual pre- sence of Martin Luther King, Jr. permeated the entire atmosphere. President Carter, you set the tone which made it easy for the rest of the participants to follow. Both of you have made The White House truly a home for all Americans. We thank God for you, and we love you because you have dared to be human. The King Center's campaign to build Freedom Hall could not have been launched from a more appropriate setting, both symbolically and practically. I am sure that what you did in support of the dream of the Center will indeed help make it a reality. Personally, I was inspired and greatly encouraged by the response and the quality of persons who attended The White House reception. Certainly working together, this group representing thousands and perhaps millions of others, can become a force in perpetuating the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr., thereby bringing us closer to the establishment of the beloved community. May the God of love, peace, justice, and mercy be with you and continue to shower you with His rich blessings that you may guide our nation and the world into the day that the lamb and the lion will lie down together and none shall be afraid and nations shall not study war anymore. Yours for a world in which nonviolence will reign, Cretta Coretta Scott King Mrs. Coretta Scott King Rev. Martin Luther King, Sr: Mr. Harry Belafonie Mr, Stantey Levison Mr. Harry Wischeel Mrs. Christine King Pagris Miss Dote E McDonald President Honorary President Vice President Vice President Vice President Treasurer Secretary Congressmith Walter E. Fauntroy Dr Benjamin E Mays Compossioner Andrew J Young Chairman Board of Directors Charman Heral " Transfer