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Martin Luther king born
Born January 15 1929. He was born in Atlanta, Georgia U.S. He grew up in a middle class family and had a good education. He went to Morehouse college where he graduated. -
Montgomery Bus Boycott
After Rosa Parks was arrested for refusing to give up her seat on a segregated bus in Montgomery, Alabama, King led the Montgomery Bus Boycott. This was a turning point in the Civil Rights Movement and brought King national prominence.
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I Have a Dream
On August 28, 1963, during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, King delivered his famous "I Have a Dream" speech in front of the Lincoln Memorial. This speech became a defining moment in the movement for racial equality. -
Nobel Peace Prize
King was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his nonviolent struggle for civil rights and his commitment to equality and justice. -
Selma to Montgomery March
King led marches from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama, to demand voting rights for African Americans. The marches helped lead to the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. -
Martin Luther King Jr. death
Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee, while supporting striking sanitation workers. His death was a devastating blow to the civil rights movement, but his legacy continues to inspire people worldwide.
King's life was marked by a deep commitment to nonviolence, social justice, and racial equality, which has left an enduring impact on American society and the world.