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    Martin Luther King Jr. Martin Luther King Jr was born on january 15th in Atlanta Georgia. His parents were Martin Luther King Sr and Alberta Williams King, he had a wife named Correta scott king. They had four children their names were Martin Luther King III,Dexter Scott King ,Yolaunda King and Bernice King. Martin Luther king jr is a hero because he has helped many people, he never gave up, and his famous speech impacted many people. Martin Luther King Jr is a hero to many people because, he has helped many people believe that eventually everyone will be equal. He said his first speech which urged america to give the ballet, he did this so he could get equal rights for african americans. He protested against the bus boycott he wanted equal rights and he wanted to be able to sit wherever he wanted on the bus he shouldn't have to sit only in the back of the bus just because of his color.…

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    Have you ever been inspired by a quote or speech ? Have you ever wondered how the speaker felt about what they were really feeling or what they were thinking when they were saying their speech in front of a crowd of people. Imagine having the courage to say what you feel in front of a crowd of people well Martin Luther King Jr was that person who inspired others gave them hope that there would be equality in his well known speech called “ I have a dream “ . Martin Luther King Jr was a an…

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    Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a brave man who changed the United States by removing segregation. His childhood experiences affected his beliefs and actions as an adult. Some of those were personal experiences, role models and mentors, and his education. First, his personal experiences, when Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was six years old he had friends who would play with him. However, one day they stopped playing with him. It was because their parents told them not to because of racism. That…

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    discrimination, Martin Luther King wanted to end it all. Through the Civil Rights Movement, Martin Luther King and many other Civil Rights Leaders sought to end all the discrimination in the United States. In the south of the United States before the Civil Rights Movement, it was one of the worst times for an African American. White people lynched them and could get away with it, there lives were discriminated, and they could not use their rights. Through protests, boycotts, and marches the…

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    Martin Luther King Jr. “Human progress is neither automatic nor inevitable... Every step toward the goal of justice requires sacrifice, suffering, and struggle; the tireless exertions and passionate concern of dedicated individuals.”(brainyquotes.com) Human equality was not always a “thing” in the U.S there used to be slaves. After the Civil war, there was no slaves anymore after the union army won the war. this gave african americans a little bit more of freedom, but did not get equal rights.…

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    Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is best known for his role in the advancement by non-violent civil disobedience. His actions were based on his christian beliefs. Who was Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.? Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was born on january 15,1929 in Atlanta, Georgia to Michael Luther King sr and Alberta Williams King. His given name was michael King jr. At the age of six, his as well as his father's name was changed to Martin Luther King. He was one of three children. He had a sister named…

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    Martin Luther king Jr. was a good man when the world noticed him. There were many experiences he had as a child that were key events in shaping his personality. In this essay I will tell you about those experiences and what they did to prepare him for his challenges and obsticals to come. In the story Martin Luther king Jr. or M.L. goes to the north to work for a summer. He says that the white people there are "really nice." He was quite disappointed when he returned to the south where…

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    2016 Martin Luther King Jr. Martin Luther King Jr. also known as Michael Luther was born on January 15, 1929, in Atlanta, Georgia. He was one of the greatest American Civil Rights leaders of the 1960’s. Martin Luther King Jr died trying to make the lives of African Americans better. His father was a minister at the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta. At the age of 15 he was enrolled at the Moore house college and graduated from Moore House College in 1948. Martin Luther became a minister just…

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    Many people take advantage of equal rights nowadays, and people think they can just blow it off. The Martin Luther King Jr. movement marked an important spot in our history. People may have forgotten about it, but there are still people who have not. People out there just take it for granted and they think they do not have to worry about how they treat others. Martin Luther King Jr. should be inducted into the world hall of fame because of his amazing achievements, his bravery among all people,…

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    Pastor, Martin Luther King Jr, in his speech, “I Have a Dream”, indicating racism. King’s purpose is to inform his audience that everyone should be treated equally and segregation needs to be corrected. He adopts an objective tone in order to capture any Americans willing to listen about the racial injustice in the United States. Martin Luther King Jr. uses various rhetorical devices and strategies such as imagery, contrast, and allusions to contribute to the overall effectiveness of his…

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