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flag National Guard troops deployed to Memphis for crime reduction spark comparisons to 1968 unrest after MLK’s assassination.

flag National Guard troops have been deployed to Memphis to assist with crime reduction, sparking comparisons to the 1968 unrest after Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination. flag Then, thousands of Guard members were sent in following a violent protest by striking sanitation workers, leading to chaos, a fatal shooting, and a heavy military presence. flag Today’s deployment, announced by President Trump and supported by Governor Bill Lee, involves deputized Guard members helping with patrols and traffic control, though no tanks are being used. flag While crime statistics show some improvement, violent incidents persist, and residents, many of whom are activists, express concern over the symbolic return of military forces. flag The situation echoes past civil rights-era interventions in Southern cities, underscoring ongoing challenges with safety and racial justice in Memphis.

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