Martin Luther King, Jr.
One of the most influential people in American history goes by the name of Martin Luther King Jr. His name is heard everywhere, and his many achievements are widely recognized. King was born in 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia. He was born to a religious family, and he himself, grew up and took interest in ministry. As a young adult, he took his education relatively seriously; he eventually earned a degree in sociology from Morehouse College in 1948 and later a PhD in theology from Boston University. While studying for his doctorate, he met Coretta Scott King; they later married and had children. His achievements, however, go beyond his education. Above all, King was a leader in the civil rights movement.
One of his earliest achievements was his role in the Montgomery Bus Boycott; after Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on the bus, the Montgomery Bus Boycott began, and King was chosen to be the leader of it. He made a brave decision by choosing to be a leader in this event; amidst the 382 days of walking everywhere rather than taking a bus, King’s home was attacked. His role in the process proved to be successful; Montgomery eventually lifted its rule on the segregation of buses. He was also an active member of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. He eventually became the president of this group. His role in these groups certainly highlighted his technique in leadership; he valued non-violent protests and the teachings of Gandhi. In 1960, he became a co-pastor to his father, but still continued furthering the civil rights movement. Unfortunately, he was arrested several times during his peaceful protests, but thankfully he got out in all the incidents. Of his many accomplishments comes the idea of the “I Have a Dream” speech. Dr. King made this speech on August 28th 1963 at the March on Washington. His speech spoke of a dream he had: a dream in which he imagined the colored and non-colored lived together in a united world, a world in which they were seen as equals. Overall, his speech was very emotionally moving, influential, and certainly helped people find hope.
Martin Luther King Jr. was no ordinary person; he will remain in people’s memory for a long, long time. His achievements and personality weren't just important back then, but also now. Looking back, one can recognize the role he served as a leader. Above all, he was inspirational and one of the best role models of the time. Thanks to the contributions he’s made with his courage and willpower, me and the people around me can live in a more peaceful world; we can now be seen as equals. Truthfully speaking, I am glad we had and still have people like Dr. King in the world; he did what many others were afraid to do. The world needs someone who is willing to stand up and fight for what is right, even if it means putting themselves and everything they love in danger.
QUESTIONS:
What famous speech did King make at the Washington March? Why is it important?
He made the “I Have A Dream” speech. It is important because it was one of the most influential pieces ever to be spoken in history; it was really inspiring to those who heard it; his speech spoke of unity and brotherhood, so hearing the possibility of a world like that evoked strong emotions.
What were two of King’s achievements in his role as a civil rights leader?
He led the Montgomery Bus Boycott, and was also an active member of the SCLC.
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One of his earliest achievements was his role in the Montgomery Bus Boycott; after Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on the bus, the Montgomery Bus Boycott began, and King was chosen to be the leader of it. He made a brave decision by choosing to be a leader in this event; amidst the 382 days of walking everywhere rather than taking a bus, King’s home was attacked. His role in the process proved to be successful; Montgomery eventually lifted its rule on the segregation of buses. He was also an active member of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. He eventually became the president of this group. His role in these groups certainly highlighted his technique in leadership; he valued non-violent protests and the teachings of Gandhi. In 1960, he became a co-pastor to his father, but still continued furthering the civil rights movement. Unfortunately, he was arrested several times during his peaceful protests, but thankfully he got out in all the incidents. Of his many accomplishments comes the idea of the “I Have a Dream” speech. Dr. King made this speech on August 28th 1963 at the March on Washington. His speech spoke of a dream he had: a dream in which he imagined the colored and non-colored lived together in a united world, a world in which they were seen as equals. Overall, his speech was very emotionally moving, influential, and certainly helped people find hope.
Martin Luther King Jr. was no ordinary person; he will remain in people’s memory for a long, long time. His achievements and personality weren't just important back then, but also now. Looking back, one can recognize the role he served as a leader. Above all, he was inspirational and one of the best role models of the time. Thanks to the contributions he’s made with his courage and willpower, me and the people around me can live in a more peaceful world; we can now be seen as equals. Truthfully speaking, I am glad we had and still have people like Dr. King in the world; he did what many others were afraid to do. The world needs someone who is willing to stand up and fight for what is right, even if it means putting themselves and everything they love in danger.
QUESTIONS:
What famous speech did King make at the Washington March? Why is it important?
He made the “I Have A Dream” speech. It is important because it was one of the most influential pieces ever to be spoken in history; it was really inspiring to those who heard it; his speech spoke of unity and brotherhood, so hearing the possibility of a world like that evoked strong emotions.
What were two of King’s achievements in his role as a civil rights leader?
He led the Montgomery Bus Boycott, and was also an active member of the SCLC.
http://www.biography.com/people/martin-luther-king-jr-9365086