Martin Luther King Jr Quotes
Biography
Martin Luther King Jr. (January 15, 1929 – April 4, 1968) was a pivotal figure in the American civil rights movement. He spearheaded the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) and delivered the iconic "I Have a Dream" speech during the 1963 March on Washington. King was instrumental in the 1964 Civil Rights Act's passage and received the Nobel Peace Prize the same year. more
Martin Luther King Jr. (January 15, 1929 – April 4, 1968) was a pivotal figure in the American civil rights movement. He spearheaded the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) and delivered the iconic "I Have a Dream" speech during the 1963 March on Washington. King was instrumental in the 1964 Civil Rights Act's passage and received the Nobel Peace Prize the same year. His leadership during the Montgomery Bus Boycott (1955-1956) led to significant strides in desegregation. Tragically, King was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee, in 1968. His birthday is now a federal holiday in the United States, honoring his contributions to racial equality and justice. less
