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MLK Born
Martin Luther King Jr. was born on January 15th, 1929. -
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MLK Life
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MLK Studies
After completing his studies at Morehouse college, in 1948 MLK attended Crozer Theological Seminary in Chester, Penn., and later received a doctorate degree from Boston University. -
Minister
King became a minister in his father's church, Ebenezer Baptist Church. He was 18 years old. -
Marriage
Martin King Jr. married Coretta Scott and settled in Montgomery, Alabama. -
ROSA PARKS ARRESTED
After Rosa Parks was arrested King became a leader of the Montgomery bus boycott, which helped end the separation of blacks and whites on buses. -
King Arrested
King was arrested and jailed during an unsuccessful protest in Albany, Georgia. -
I have a dream speech.......
King led the March on Washington and gave his "I Have a Dream" speech. Almost 250,000 people listened to his speech in the nation's capital. -
Nobel Piece Prize
Dr. King received the Nobel Peace Prize for his work. -
King Leads Protesters......
King led thousands of protesters 50 miles
from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama.
King was arrested during the march. -
King Assisinated
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated by James Earl Ray. His funeral was held on April 9th.