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Birth of Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr was born in Atlanta, Georgia on January 15, 1929. His original name was actually Micheal Luther King. But because of the german religious leader, Martin Luther, Micheal Luther King Sr and Jr both changed their names to Martin in of honor him. ("Martin Luther King Jr. Biography.") -
March on Washington Viewed from the Lincoln Memorial
About 250,000 people gather on August 28th, 1963 to hear Martin Luther King Jr.'s famous "I Have A Dream Speech."
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Martin Luther King's "I Have A Dream" Speech
I Have A Dream Speech
Martin Luther King Jr. gave his most famous "I Have A dream" speech proclaiming his dream to have a equal United States.
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Civil Rights Act (1964)
This act was put in place to stop discrimintaion against any individual because of race, religion, or sex. It prohibited against discrimination in public places. The Equal Opportunity Commision was enforced to ensure employees rights from being fired for discrimination. (Facts On File) -
Martin Luther King Jr. Receives Noble Peace Prize
Martin Luther King Jr. Receives Noble Peace Prize In 1964 in Oslo, Norway, Martin Luther King Jr. was awarded the Noble Peace Prize for his leadership and nonviolence during the Civil Rights Movement. -
The Tragic Loss of Martin Luther King Jr.
After Martin Luther King had finished one of his most profound speeches yet, he was sadley assainated. He was staying at the Lorraine Motel and as he was standing on the balcony he was shot in the neck by a sniper and he passed soon after. This event triggered riots and uproar in the nation. It also caused great mouring and sorrow over the loss of a man who changed history as we know it. (Biography.com) -
Martin Luther King Day
Shortly after Martin's death, people wanted to create a day of remebrance for him. The people argued it should be either his birthday or the day of his assassination, but they eventually settled on his birthday. It took a long time for the hoilday to pass as a federal law. It was still celebrated by some of the public even though it was not a law. Eventually, on August 2nd, 1983, every 3rd Monday in January would be known as Martin Luther King Day, a federal holiday.
