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Martin Luther King Jr., the Atlanta native who became one of the most important figures in the civil rights movement, was born on January 15, 1929. While it would be impossible to encompass ...
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3 days ago · Martin Luther King, Jr. (born January 15, 1929, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.—died April 4, 1968, Memphis, Tennessee) was a Baptist minister and social activist who led the civil rights movement in the United States from the mid-1950s until his death by assassination in 1968.
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Full name: Dr Martin Luther King Jr Born: 15 January 1929. Hometown: Atlanta, Georgia, USA. Occupation: Minister and activist. Died: 4 April 1968. Best known for: Campaigning for the rights of African Americans during the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s.
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Apr 4, 2013 · Baptist minister and social activist Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (1929-1968) dedicated his life to the nonviolent struggle for justice in the United States. King's leadership played a pivotal role...
Martin Luther King Jr. - Wikipedia
Martin Luther King Jr. (born Michael King Jr.; January 15, 1929 – April 4, 1968) was an American Baptist minister, activist, and political philosopher who was one of the most prominent leaders in the civil rights movement from 1955 until his assassination in 1968.
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1 day ago · Stevie Wonder's "Happy Birthday" honors Martin Luther King Jr. Reuters In the wake of Dr. King's death in 1968, several notable figures found ways to honor him and aid in the push for MLK Day.
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Apr 3, 2014 · Martin Luther King Jr. helped lead the Civil Rights Movement. Read about his “I Have a Dream” speech, quotes, holiday, kids, assassination, and more facts.
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In honor of this newest temporary acquisition, here are five more facts about the life and work of King. Martin Luther King Jr. and Martin Luther King Sr. standing at a pulpit in Ebenezer Baptist Church. 1. Martin Luther King Jr. was named after Protestant reformer Martin Luther.
Martin Luther King Jr. ‑ Biography, Quotes & Legacy | HISTORY
Nov 9, 2009 · Martin Luther King Jr. was a social activist and Baptist minister who played a key role in the American civil rights movement from the mid-1950s until his assassination in 1968.
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Jan 12, 2023 · Who was Martin Luther King, Jr.? A civil rights legend, Dr. King fought for justice through peaceful protest—and delivered some of the 20th century's most iconic speeches.