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Martin Luther King Jr. - American Baptist minister and civil rights leader (1929–1968)

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Martin Luther King Jr. was a pivotal figure in the American civil rights movement, advocating for racial equality and justice through nonviolent resistance. Born on January 15, 1929, in Atlanta, Georgia, King's life was marked by significant events that shaped the course of civil rights history in the United States. This timeline highlights key milestones in his life and work.
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Birth of Martin Luther King Jr.
January 15, 1929
Martin Luther King Jr. was born in Atlanta, Georgia, to Reverend Martin Luther King Sr. and Alberta Williams King. His birth marked the beginning of a life dedicated to fighting for racial equality and justice.
Early Education
1944
At the age of 15, King began his freshman year at Morehouse College in Atlanta, initially studying medicine and law before deciding to enter the ministry.
Ordination and Further Education
1948
King graduated from Morehouse College and entered Crozer Theological Seminary. He was ordained to the Baptist ministry on February 25, 1948, at the age of 19.
Graduate Studies and Early Activism
1951-1955
King entered Boston University for graduate studies, earning his Doctorate of Philosophy in Systematic Theology in 1955. During this period, he also became involved in the civil rights movement, particularly after Rosa Parks' arrest in Montgomery, Alabama, which led to the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
Montgomery Bus Boycott
1955-1956
King led the Montgomery Bus Boycott, a pivotal event in the civil rights movement. The boycott ended with the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that segregation on buses was unconstitutional.
Founding of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC)
1957
King and other activists founded the SCLC to help local organizations carry out civil rights activities in the South, promoting nonviolent tactics.
March on Washington and the Birmingham Campaign
1963
King led the March on Washington, where he delivered his famous 'I Have a Dream' speech. He also participated in the Birmingham Campaign, which aimed to end segregation at lunch counters and in hiring practices. During this time, he wrote the 'Letter from Birmingham Jail,' outlining his philosophy of nonviolence.
Civil Rights Act and Nobel Peace Prize
1964
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was passed, a significant victory for the civil rights movement. King was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his nonviolent resistance to achieve equal rights for Black Americans.
Selma to Montgomery Marches
1965
King led the Selma to Montgomery Marches, which aimed to secure voting rights for Black people in Alabama. The marches, including the violent 'Bloody Sunday' event, led to the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
Assassination
April 4, 1968
Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee, while supporting a strike by sanitation workers. His death sparked widespread riots and protests across the United States.
National Holiday
1986
A national holiday was proclaimed in King's honor, recognizing his profound impact on the civil rights movement and American history.

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