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.
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Encyclopedia Britannica
4 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.
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. King...
The Legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Its Lasting Impact on …
4 days ago · As we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., it’s important to reflect on how his tireless work for justice, equality, and civil rights continues to shape the field of public health. Though Dr. King is often remembered for his leadership in the fight for racial equality, his efforts also directly influenced the movement ...
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s less than thirteen years of nonviolent leadership ended abruptly and tragically on April 4th, 1968, when he was assassinated at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee.
Martin Luther King Jr.: Biography, Civil Rights Activist, MLK Jr.
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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3 days ago · 96 years after his birth on Jan. 15, 1929, and nearly 62 years after his historic "I Have a Dream" speech (in 1963), Martin Luther King, Jr.'s stirring words and writings remain as relevant and ...
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2 days 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 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...
Martin Luther King Jr. – Biography - NobelPrize.org
At the age of thirty-five, Martin Luther King, Jr., was the youngest man to have received the Nobel Peace Prize. When notified of his selection, he announced that he would turn over the prize money of $54,123 to the furtherance of the civil rights movement.