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Birth of Martin Luther King Jr.
He was born January 15, 1929. He was born into a home with his dad The Reverend and his mom Mrs. Martin Luther King, Sr. -
Graduated from Booker T. Washington High School and was admitted to college at 15.
He graduated from Booker T. Washington . He was able to get into college at age 15. -
Enters Boston University for graduate studies.
This shaped his career because it was a new learning experience for him. This made him want to have more rights. -
Marries Coretta Scout.
He married Coretta Scout in 1953. This shaped his life because she was a major influence on him during this hard time. -
King begins his pastorate at Dexter Baptist Church
He was a baptist minister to the people at Dexter Baptist Church . He was able to preach to people on what he believed in. -
Received his doctorates systematic theology degree
Martin Luther King, Jr received his doctorates systematic theology degree from Boston university. This shaped his life because with this he was able to study equal rights. -
His first baby was born
Loretta gave birth to a girl on November 17, 1955. This was a big impact on his identity because she was the start to their family, and he wanted a good future for her. -
Joins the bus boycott after Rosa Parks was arrested.
On December 1st he felt that it was wrong how she was arrested. So he joined the boycott to help the black people. -
Martin Luther King, Jr's home was bombed.
This happened while he was speaking at a mass meeting. It impacted his life because his wife and daughter were in the fire, but they did not get injured. -
His book "Stride toward freedom" was published.
This was Martin Luther Kings first book. It was able to get out to everyone and helped inspire them. -
"I have a dream" speech
This was a huge step forward in the process of getting civil rights for black people. People were able to recognize him and his goals because his speech was so inspiring. -
Kings Death
He is shot and killed while standing on the balcony of the lorraine motel in Memphis. He left a huge impact this world and taught us to treat everyone equally.