MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.BY JAVON CLAPP

King was born in Atlanta, Georgia He born was on January 15, 1929 He died on April 4, 1968

He is famous for helping African Americans

He helped whites and blacks come together as one

He is famous for his “ I Have a Dream Speech”

His birthday is celebrated as a National holiday

August 28, 1963

Dr. King’s “I Have a Dream” speech at the March on Washington.

The Martin Luther King Jr. Center for nonviolent change also called the King Center opens in Atlanta, Georgia.

October 19, 1981

November 22, 1982

U.S. Senate approves the erection of a monument to Dr. King in Washington D.C.

In 1964, he won the Nobel peace prize.

He won it because he taught others to fight with words, not fists.