Martin Luther King Jr
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Biography: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Intelligent, dedicated, charismatic, and religious, Martin Luther King, Jr. had what it took to inspire the conscience of the American public. He appealed to the moral sense of Americans, and after years of leading blacks in nonviolent protest and direct action, his leadership helped to desegregate the South.
Intelligent, dedicated, charismatic, and religious, Martin Luther King, Jr. had what it took to inspire the conscience of the American public. He appealed to the moral sense of Americans, and after years of leading blacks in nonviolent protest and direct action, his leadership helped to desegregate the South.
Martin Luther King’s Philosophy on Nonviolent Resistance
During the civil rights movement, Martin Luther King Jr. captured the attention of the nation with his philosophy and commitment to the method of nonviolent resistance. According to Dr. King, this was the only solution that could cure society’s evil and create a just society. Take a look at Martin Luther King’s philosophy on nonviolent resistance.
During the civil rights movement, Martin Luther King Jr. captured the attention of the nation with his philosophy and commitment to the method of nonviolent resistance. According to Dr. King, this was the only solution that could cure society’s evil and create a just society. Take a look at Martin Luther King’s philosophy on nonviolent resistance.
The Montgomery Bus Boycott
Rosa Parks did what others before her had done. She refused to give up her seat to a white passenger on the city bus. But this time it sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
Rosa Parks did what others before her had done. She refused to give up her seat to a white passenger on the city bus. But this time it sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
The March on Washington, 1963
In the early 1960s as black unemployment rates were rising and as civil rights demonstrators around the country encountered police brutality, the idea for the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom emerged. It was at the march that Martin Luther King made his famous “I have a dream” speech and just one year later, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was passed.
In the early 1960s as black unemployment rates were rising and as civil rights demonstrators around the country encountered police brutality, the idea for the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom emerged. It was at the march that Martin Luther King made his famous “I have a dream” speech and just one year later, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was passed.
Photographs of the March on Washington
Take a visual tour of this historic day in which both blacks and whites marched together for civil rights. Look at pictures of the marchers and leaders that participated in this 1963 march.
Take a visual tour of this historic day in which both blacks and whites marched together for civil rights. Look at pictures of the marchers and leaders that participated in this 1963 march.
Voting Rights in Selma, Alabama
Read about the 1965 marches in Selma Alabama that led to the enactment of the Voting Rights Act.
Read about the 1965 marches in Selma Alabama that led to the enactment of the Voting Rights Act.
Martin Luther King Quotes
Quotes by Martin Luther King about justice, morality, and laws.
Quotes by Martin Luther King about justice, morality, and laws.
Martin Luther King Jr. Timeline
Look at the major events in the life of MLK.
Look at the major events in the life of MLK.
Martin Luther King Jr. Assassinated
An article about the assassination of MLK, from 20th Century History Guide, Jennifer Rosenberg.
An article about the assassination of MLK, from 20th Century History Guide, Jennifer Rosenberg.
Martin Luther King Photos
A collection of photos of Martin Luther King Jr.
A collection of photos of Martin Luther King Jr.
Top Picks - Martin Luther King Books
Take a look at King's life and his most important writings in these recommended books.
Take a look at King's life and his most important writings in these recommended books.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade 2007
About Guide to New York City for Visitors Heather Cross provides details about the Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade in New York for 20007.
About Guide to New York City for Visitors Heather Cross provides details about the Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade in New York for 20007.
Washington, DC MLK National Memorial Project
Rachel Cooper About Guide to DC provides information about the Washington, DC Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Project.
Rachel Cooper About Guide to DC provides information about the Washington, DC Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Project.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Papers Project
This is a site maintained by Stanford University, which has transcripts of King's speeches and sermons, portions of his autobiography, a biography, and a chronology.
This is a site maintained by Stanford University, which has transcripts of King's speeches and sermons, portions of his autobiography, a biography, and a chronology.