The next section dealt with his impacts on society. During his life, he helped to advance civil rights in the United States without using violence based on his beliefs. Also, he inspired the nation to discard racism famously by his “I Have a Dream” speech which was one of the most pivotal points during the March to Washington. For his struggle, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964 and the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1977 after his death. The last part covers the author’s personal opinions on Dr King. The author believes that Martin Luther was one of the most influential person in the struggle against racism in the United States in the 20th century. He helped brought justice to those who were oppressed without shedding blood.
Martin Luther King Jr.
Biography
Dr Martin Luther King Jr. was born on January 15, 1929 in Atlanta. Georgia to Reverend Martin Luther King, Sr and Alberta Wiliams King. He had two other siblings, Isaac Farris, Sr and Reverend Alfred Daniel Williams King. He grew up in Atlanta’s Sweet Auburn neighborhood, where some