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Martin Luther King Jr.: Civil Rights Leader

Explore the life and impact of Martin Luther King Jr., a leader in the Civil Rights Movement. Learn about his activism, awards, and legacy in the fight for equality. Discover key events such as the March on Washington and his tragic assassination.

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Martin Luther King Jr.: Civil Rights Leader

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  1. Martin Luther King Jr. A Leader in the Civil Rights Movement

  2. Martin Luther King Jr. • Leader in the Civil Rights Movement • Clergyman • Non-violent activist • Youngest person to win the Nobel Peace Prize

  3. Jim Crow Laws • The Jim Crow laws were state and local laws in the United States enacted between 1876 and 1965. • They called for “separate but equal” segregation between whites and blacks • Mainly applied in the southern states

  4. Jim Crow Laws

  5. Jim Crow Laws

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  9. Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) • The SCLC was created to help organize non-violent demonstrations and protest in service of the civil rights reform • King was the leader of this group until his death • The group was successful with passing the: • Civil Rights Act of 1964 • Voting Rights Act of 1965

  10. March on Washington (1963)

  11. “I Have a Dream” Speech

  12. Assassination • OnMarch 29, 1968, Martin Luther King wentto Memphis, Tennessee tosupportsanitarypublicworksemployees • He wasshot and killedonApril 4th in his hotel by James EarlyRay

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