<sod >He was 24 during the strike, also met King and heard him deliver the final speech on April 3 during which he concluded by saying he knew the civil rights and labour movements had âdifficult days aheadâ.< eod>< sod > Mr SmithÂ also met King and heard him deliver hisÂ final speech on 3 April âÂ during which he concluded by saying he knew the civil rights and labour movements had âdifficult days aheadâ.< eod>