Bureau documents also noted that Levison was “closely associated” with King, who was described as “one of the motivating forces behind this demonstration.” The implication was clear—Levison was strategically placed to be orchestrating both the Washington march and King’s career on Communist orders. Hoover directed the New York FBI office to report on the details of Levison’s involvement. His order commingled King, Levison, and racial demonstrations under the poisonous heading of subversion.
