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- Born January 15, 1929.
- Real name was Michael Luther King, Jr.
- (Later had his name
changed)
- Was a pastor.
- Went to school in Georgia.
- Graduated high school when he was 15.
- Received the B.A. degree in 1948 from Morehouse College.
- A strong worker for civil rights for members of his race.
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- In 1957 he was elected president of the Southern Christian Leadership
Conference.
- He directed the peaceful march on Washington D.C., of 250,000 people to
which he told his “I Have a Dream” speech.
- When he was 35 Martin Luther King, Jr.
Was the youngest man to receive the Nobel Peace Prize.
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- Died on April 4, 1968.
- Was shot in Memphis, Tennessee.
- Shot while standing outside on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel.
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- Martin Luther King has inspired many people to help around the country.
- To us, Martin Luther King, Jr. was a very heroic man, and is loved and
missed by many people.
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- Help around your neighborhood by picking up trash.
- Volunteer around your town.
- Donate food.
- Cook at the community kitchen.
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