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Which event catapulted her entry into politics?

  • Birth of her child

  • Assassination of her husband

  • Her education completion

  • Resignation from her social work job

Answer

Assassination of her husband catapulted her entry into politics. When her husband, an American civil rights leader, was assassinated in 1968, Coretta Scott King stepped into the political spotlight. She quickly became a powerful voice for racial equality and justice, and she continued to work for civil rights until her death in 2006.
Trailblazer of Sri Lankan Politics: Unleashing the Legacy of Sirimavo Bandaranaike

Trailblazer of Sri Lankan Politics: Unleashing the Legacy of Sirimavo Bandaranaike

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