Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
1929–1968
Led the American civil rights movement with nonviolent resistance.
📖Biography
Martin Luther King Jr. was an American Baptist minister and activist who became the most visible spokesperson and leader in the American civil rights movement from 1955 until his assassination in 1968. He advanced civil rights through nonviolence and civil disobedience, inspired by Mahatma Gandhi.
Key Achievements
Led the Montgomery Bus Boycott (1955–56)
Delivered the iconic 'I Have a Dream' speech (1963)
Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize (1964)
Instrumental in passing the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Voting Rights Act of 1965
Life Timeline
Born in Atlanta, Georgia
Led the Montgomery Bus Boycott
Delivered 'I Have a Dream' speech
Received the Nobel Peace Prize
Assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee
Legacy & Impact
King's leadership transformed the civil rights movement and changed American law and society forever. His philosophy of nonviolent resistance continues to inspire social justice movements worldwide.