King's 'Letter from Birmingham Jail' is not just a seminal document of American civil rights. It's a masterpiece of literature, experts say

Using the Student handout , have students consider Dr. King’s words in the “Letter from the Birmingham Jail” to imagine how he would respond to the Capitol Hill riot. Students should be able to use at least three quotes from the letter to draw their conclusions. Explain why you chose these quotes.

The seat is part of the Museum of the American Revolution's exhibit on the Declaration of Independence, opening Oct. 18.

As communities across the nation prepare to celebrate the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday on Monday, Jan. 20 — with prayer services, clean-ups, acts of service and parades