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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.
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He graduated from Booker T. Washington . He was able to get into college at age 15.
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This shaped his career because it was a new learning experience for him. This made him want to have more rights.
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He married Coretta Scout in 1953. This shaped his life because she was a major influence on him during this hard time.
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He was a baptist minister to the people at Dexter Baptist Church . He was able to preach to people on what he believed in.
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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.
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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.
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On December 1st he felt that it was wrong how she was arrested. So he joined the boycott to help the black people.
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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.
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This was Martin Luther Kings first book. It was able to get out to everyone and helped inspire them.
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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.
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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.