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Martin Luther King Jr.

By lightning101
  • Introduction

    Introduction

    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

    The activist is born

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

    Education

    Young Martin began nursery school in 1932.
  • High School Ditcher

    High School Ditcher

    Martin Luther King leaves high school to go to advanced college.
  • Segregation On The Bus

    Segregation On The Bus

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

    Minister Power

    Martin Luther King Jr. decides to become a minister.
  • Public Schools

    Public Schools

    Supreme court rules that segregation in public schools is unconstitutional.
  • I have a dream

    I have a dream

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

    Assassination

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