Martin Luther King, Jr. was born on January 15th, 1929.
He was an African American clergyman, activist, and prominent leader in the American civil rights movement
He made progress to secure civil rights in the United States
King became a civil rights activist early in his career.
He led the 1955 Montgomery Bus Boycott.
King’s efforts led to the 1963 March on Washington, where King delivered his famous
“I Have a Dream” speech.
In 1964, King became the youngest person to achieve the Nobel Peace Prize for his work to end racial segregation and racial discrimination
King was assassinated on April 4th, 1968, in Memphis, Tennessee.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day was established as a U.S. national holiday in 1986.
The holiday is celebrated on the Monday following the day of his birthday.
He was one of the great leaders in American history.
Un homme qui a combattu pour une juste cause.
My heart is anesthetized by the fear of suffering
You haunt my dreams but when I call for help, you ignore me.
You know those moments in your life when you know when they arrive, you’ll remember it all your life
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