Dr Martin Luther King Jr. was an important person in American history. He was born on January 15, 1929, in Atlanta, Georgia, in the United States. He was a leader in the Civil Rights Movement, which fought for equal rights for African Americans.
When King was young, he experienced racism and discrimination. He saw how unfair it was that black people were not treated the same as white people. King decided to study and become a minister so he could help fight for equality. He gained a Doctorate in Systematic Theology.
King became a leader in the Civil Rights Movement in the 1950s and 1960s. He led peaceful protests and gave powerful speeches. He believed in nonviolent resistance, which meant using peaceful methods to bring about change.
One of King's most famous speeches was called "I Have a Dream." He gave this speech in 1963 in Washington, D.C. It was a powerful message about his dream for a world where people of all races could live together in harmony.
King was assassinated on this day (April 4th), 1968, in Memphis, Tennessee. His death was a tragedy, but his legacy lives on. King's work helped to bring about important changes in the United States. Today, he is remembered as a hero who fought for justice and equality.
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In honour of King's legacy, the United States celebrates a holiday called Martin Luther King Jr. Day every year on the third Monday in January. It is a day to remember his work and his message of hope and equality for all people.
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