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Marin Luther KIng was born
Martin luther King was born in Atlanta, Georgia -
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Timeline
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Graduates from Morehouse College
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King is ordained
King is ordained at the age of 19 -
King receives his PhD
King receives his PhD. He begins ministering at the Dexter Avenue Church, Montgomery, Alabama. -
District court rules bus segregations
District court rules bus segregation is unconstitutional -
Civil Rights
Civil Rights Commission is created by the federal government. -
King`s Book Published
King’s book, “Stride Toward Freedom: The Montgomery Story” is published. -
King was arrested multiple times
Dr. King was arrested numeroustimes during Civil Rights Movement. -
Kind receives doctorate degrees
Received 20 honorary doctorate degrees. -
"I have a dream" speech
March on Washington “I Have a Dream” -
Peace Prize
Nobel Peace Prize Winner -
King`s Death
Dr. King is fatally shot in Memphis, Tennessee -
King`s Funeral
Dr. King’s funeral is an international event
