Martin Luther King Jr.

Introduction

Jan 14, 1929

Martin Luther King Jr. as a young boy saw equality violated. He was interested in human rights because colored people were being discriminated based on their skin color. He's best known for his "I have a dream....". His biggest accomplishment was to bring equality for everybody. One obstacle he faced was being arrested over 20 times for protesting nonviolently. Another obstacle was himself and his property was attacked.

The activist is born

Jan 15, 1929

Martin Luther King Jr. was born January 15, 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Education

Jan 1, 1932

Young Martin began nursery school in 1932.

High School Ditcher

Jan 1, 1942

Martin Luther King leaves high school to go to advanced college.

Segregation On The Bus

Jan 1, 1946

The U.S. supreme court ban segregation on interstate bus travel.

Minister Power

Jan 1, 1947

Martin Luther King Jr. decides to become a minister.

Public Schools

Jan 1, 1954

Supreme court rules that segregation in public schools is unconstitutional.

I have a dream

Jan 1, 1963

Martin Luther King Jr. gives his "I have a dream..." speech.

Assassination

Jan 1, 1968

Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated at age 39 on his balcony.