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Martin Luther King Jr.

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  • When Martin Luther King Jr. was born.

    He was born at about noon. His parents were The Reverend and Mrs. Martin Luther King, Sr.
  • Graduated from high school.

    Graduated from high school.

    He graduated from Booker T. Washington High School. He was admitted to Morehouse College at age 15.

  • Had gotten married.

    Married to Coretta Scott, on the lawn of her parents’ house in her hometown of Heiberger, Alabama. They had four children.
  • Became a pastor.

    Became a pastor.

    Became pastor of the Dexter Avenue Baptist Church in Montgomery, Alabama. He has always been a hard worker.

  • Announced the nonviolent principles that were to guide the civil rights movement from then on.

    He said, ‘Our actions must be guided by the deepest principles of the Christian faith.’ He concluded: ‘If you will protest courageously, and yet with dignity and Christian love, future historians will say, “There lived a great people - black people - who injected new meaning and dignity into the veins of civilization.”
  • Gave his famous speach, "I have a dream"

    Gave his famous speach, "I have a dream"

    He had gave his “I have a dream” speech. Made a big difference in history.

  • Had been nominated for an award.

    Nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize by Swedish parliamentary deputies.

  • Martin Luther King's death

    Martin Luther King Jr. was shot while standing on the second floor balcony of his room.