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    Michael King Jr. was born on January 15, 1929, in Atlanta; he was the second of three children born to
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    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. King advanced civil rights for people of color in the United States through the use of nonviolent resistance a… See more

    BornMichael King Jr. · January 15, 1929 · Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
    DiedApril 4, 1968 (aged 39) · Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
    SpouseCoretta Scott (m. 1953)
    ChildrenYolanda · Martin III · Dexter · Bernice
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    King enrolled in Crozer Theological Seminary in Upland, Pennsylvania, and took several courses at the University of Pennsylvania. At Crozer, King was elected president of the student body. At Penn, King took c… See more

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    While studying at Boston University, he asked a friend from Atlanta named Mary Powell, a student at the New England Conservatory of Music, if she knew any nice Southern girls. Powell spoke to fellow student … See more

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    Martin Luther King, Jr. | Biography, Speeches, Facts,

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    Martin Luther King, Jr., (January 15, 1929-April 4, 1968) was born Michael Luther King, Jr., but later had his name changed to Martin.

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    Martin Luther King Jr. ‑ Biography, Quotes & Legacy

    Nov 9, 2009 · Learn about the life and achievements of Martin Luther King Jr., a social activist and Baptist minister who led the American civil rights movement through nonviolent protest. Find out about his role in the Montgomery Bus …

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    About Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

    Learn about the life and achievements of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the civil rights leader who advocated for nonviolence and racial equality in America. …

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      5 MLK speeches you should know besides 'I Have a …

      Feb 7, 2024 · Martin Luther King Jr.'s iconic 1963 "I Have a Dream" speech is well known, but there are several other key speeches that also resonate as historical signposts of the Civil Rights Movement.

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      Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: His Life and Legacy | HISTORY

      Explore the life of Martin Luther King Jr, an activist and Baptist minister who played a key role in the American civil rights movement.

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      Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. - Smithsonian Institution

      Learn about the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the civil rights leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner who advocated for nonviolent resistance and social justice. Explore items related to King in the Smithsonian collections, …

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