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  1. Martin Luther King Jr. (born Michael King Jr.; January 15, 1929 – April 4, 1968) was an American Christian 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.

  2. v. t. e. A United States federal statute honoring the Birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. and his work in the civil rights movement with a federal holiday was enacted by the 98th United States Congress and signed into law by President Ronald Reagan on November 2, 1983, creating Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

  3. Here are 10 memorable songs about the civil rights legend. In this Aug. 28, 1963 file photo, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., head of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, addresses marchers ...

  4. Martin Luther King Jr., Day, in the United States, holiday (third Monday in January) honoring the achievements of the civil-rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. Established as a federal holiday in 1983, it is usually celebrated with marches and parades and with speeches by civil rights and political leaders.

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  6. Martin Luther King, Jr. (born Michael King, Jr.; January 15, 1929 – April 4, 1968) was an American pastor, activist, humanitarian, and leader in the Civil Rights Movement. He was best known for improving civil rights by using nonviolent civil disobedience, based on his Christian beliefs.

  7. 3 days ago · Born: January 15, 1929, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. Died: April 4, 1968, Memphis, Tennessee (aged 39) Awards And Honors: Grammy Award (1970) Nobel Prize (1964) Notable Works: “I Have A Dream” Notable Family Members: spouse Coretta Scott King. Recent News. May 21, 2024, 6:01 AM ET (Taipei Times)

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