The Life and Times of

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The Life and Times of Martin Luther King, Jr.
By Gen-why Class 2001
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January 15,1929 Martin Luther King, Jr. was
born in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Martin is asking if his friend can play, but
his friends mother said, Im sorry. He cant
play with you anymore. This was on his first
day of school. Martin was six and never forgot
this.
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In 1953 Martin Luther King, Jr. married Coretta
Scott. He met her in college.
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Martin Luther King, Jr. became a pastor in
Alabama in 1954.
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In 1956 Martin Luther King helped Rosa Parks and
other Blacks boycott the buses so all people
could ride the buses and sit where they wanted to
sit.
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People had peaceful marches to get equal
rights for ALL people!
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Martin Luther King Jr. was arrested eight times
between 1956-1967.
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When he was in jail in 1963 he wrote a letter
saying it was his responsibility to disobey
unjust laws.
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Let us all hope that the dark clouds of racial
prejudice will soon pass away and the deep fog of
misunderstanding will be lifted from our
fear-drenched communities and in some not too
distant tomorrow the radiant stars of love and
brotherhood will shine over our great nation with
all their scintillating beauty.  
Yours for the cause of Peace and Brotherhood,  
Martin Luther King, Jr
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On August 28, 1963, Martin Luther King gave
his famous I Have a Dream speech in Washington,
D.C. More than 250,000 people were there.
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In 1964 Martin received the Nobel Peace prize
for his work to bring change in peaceful ways.
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Martin Luther King Jr.was assassinated at his
motel in Tennessee on April 4,1968.