Martin Luther King Jr.

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  • Martin was born

    Martin was born

    Atlanta,Georgia
  • America invaded South Africa

    America invaded South Africa

  • King starts Morehouse college

    King starts Morehouse college

    At age 15 he entered Morehouse College in Atlanta. He graduated in 1948.
  • Martin boycotted the bus

    Martin boycotted the bus

    Martin boycotted the bus with other black people and in 1956 Supreme court banned segregated buses .
  • Martin gave his famous speech

    Martin gave his famous speech

    Martin gave his most famous speech "I have a dream"
  • Martin was awarded the noble peace prize.

    Martin was awarded the noble peace prize.

  • Dr. King is assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee

    Dr. King is assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee

  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day is declared a national holiday in the U.S.

    Martin Luther King Jr. Day is declared a national holiday in the U.S.