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Civil Rights Leader, Baptist Minister & Nobel Laureate • United States
1929 — 1968
Martin Luther King Jr.
Leader of the American civil rights movement; delivered the immortal "I Have a Dream" speech.
Life & Legacy Overview
Martin Luther King Jr. was an American Baptist minister and activist who became the most visible spokesperson and leader in the civil rights movement from 1955 until his assassination in 1968. He advanced civil rights for people of color in the United States through nonviolence and civil disobedience.
Notable Works / Milestones:
- "I Have a Dream" Speech (1963)
- Letter from Birmingham Jail
- March on Washington
- Civil Rights Act of 1964 advocacy
- Nobel Peace Prize (1964)
Key Historical Details
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Birthday:
January 15
(1929)
Passed Away:
April 4
(1968)
Birthplace:
Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Profession:
Civil Rights Leader, Baptist Minister & Nobel Laureate
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