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Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Level H/I

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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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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

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