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Martin Luther King Jr

Civil Rights Leader

1929–1968

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. 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.

About

Born January 15, 1929

Died April 4, 1968

Birthplace Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Nationality American

Education PhD in Systematic Theology

School Boston University

Resting Place Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park, Atlanta, Georgia, USA

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