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When Music Makes History

If I Can Dream

In 1968, Elvis closes his “Comeback Special” with a tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Aired 12/21/2020

When Music Makes History

If I Can Dream

Special | 1m 53s

In 1968, Elvis closes his “Comeback Special” with a tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

In December 1968, Elvis made a dramatic return to live television on his NBC “Comeback Special.” Instead of closing the show with a Christmas carol, he delivered a moving tribute to the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Aired 12/21/2020

When Music Makes History is a local public television program presented by WETA

When Music Makes History

If I Can Dream

Special | 1m 53s

In December 1968, Elvis made a dramatic return to live television on his NBC “Comeback Special.” Instead of closing the show with a Christmas carol, he delivered a moving tribute to the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Aired 12/21/2020

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When Music Makes History is a local public television program presented by WETA

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