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Martin Luther King Jr.: A Civil Rights Leader

Explore the life of Martin Luther King Jr., the influential leader who championed civil rights in the United States through nonviolent protests. Discover his milestones, achievements, and impact on society.

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Martin Luther King Jr.: A Civil Rights Leader

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  1. Martin Luther King Jr. By YOUR NAME

  2. Personal Facts • Born Jan. 15 1929- Atlanta, Georgia • Died April 4 1968- Memphis Tennessee • Lead Civil Rights movement in U.S. • Advocated non violent protests against segregation

  3. Milestones • Selected as pastor of church in Alabama • Received Ph.D in Systematic Theology • Helped desegregate buses in Montgomery. Alabama • Delivered “I Have A Dream” speech • Assasiniated in 1968 in Memphis, Tennessee

  4. Did You Know? • MLK was strongly influenced by Mohandas Gandhi • First African-American named Time Magazine’s “Man of the Year” • Spoke against poverty and Vietnam war

  5. MLK Trivia • Did MLK win the Nobel Prize? • Who was MLK’s spouse? • Did MLK graduate from Morehouse College?

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