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Martin Luther King, Jr.
Leveled Book, Martin Luther King, Jr., Level H/I
Level H/I
© 1997-2013 n2y, Inc.Unique Learning System®
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a
famous African-American leader. He was
also known as “MLK.” MLK was born
January 15, 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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In 1951, Dr. King graduated
from college. He married his
wife, Coretta Scott, in 1953.
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his wife, Coretta Scott
Dr. King became a civil rights
leader. He wanted African-Americans
to be treated fairly.
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. giving a civil rights speech.
In 1955, an African-American woman,
named Rosa Parks, was arrested for
refusing to give up her seat on a bus.
Dr. King wanted to show America that he
disapproved of what happened to Rosa
Parks. He decided to lead a boycott.
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Rosa Parks and Dr. KingRosa Parks on a bus
In 1959, Dr. King visited India.
He studied the work of Gandhi.
MLK learned about non-violence.
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Gandhi
In 1963, Dr. King led the
March on Washington for Jobs and
Freedom. Thousands of people
gathered in Washington, D.C.
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March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.
People gathered in Washington, D.C.
During the March on Washington,
Dr. King gave a famous speech.
The famous “I Have a Dream” speech
was about stopping discrimination.
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People gathered in Washington, D.C.
Dr. King giving his “I Have a Dream” speech.
In 1964, Dr. King became
the youngest person to
receive a Nobel Peace Prize.
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In 1966, Dr. King met with
President Lyndon Johnson to talk
about the Vietnam War. Dr. King did
NOT agree with the war in Vietnam.
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. talking with President Lyndon Johnson.
Not all Americans agreed with
Dr. King. In 1968, he was shot
outside of a motel in Memphis,
Tennessee. Dr. Martin Luther
King, Jr. died on April 4, 1968.
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The motel where Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was shot.
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In 1983, President Ronald
Reagan created a new holiday. It
is called Martin Luther King, Jr.
Day. Every year, it is the third
Monday of January. It is a day to
honor and remember Dr. Kings life.
Statue of Dr. King in Washington, D.C.
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Leveled Book, Martin Luther King, Jr., Level H/I© 1997-2013 n2y, Inc.Unique Learning System®
Glossary
civil rights - the rights of freedom and equality
Gandhi - famous leader in India that supported non-violence
discrimination - act of treating someone badly because of race, age or gender
boycott - an action to show disapproval
Rosa Parks - famous African-American woman arrested for refusing to give up her seat on a bus
Nobel Peace Prize - awarded to men and women who support world peace
Leveled Book, Martin Luther King, Jr., Level H/I© 1997-2013 n2y, Inc.Unique Learning System®
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