Martin Luther King Jr.

Born, Michael King Jr. On January 15, 1929 was an American Christian minister and activist who
became the most visible spokesperson and leader in the Civil Rights Movement from 1955 until his
assasination in April 4, 1968. King is best known for advancing civil rights through nonviolence and
civil disobedience, inspired by his Christian beliefs and the nonviolent activism of Mahatma Gandhi.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

-1st president of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference from January 10, 1957 until April 4,
1968
-Born on January 15, 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA
-Died on April 4, 1968 in Memphis, Tennessee, USA
-Cause of death is Assassination (gunshot)
-Buried at Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park
-Spouse, Coretta Scott ( 1953)
- Children: Yolanda, Martin, Dexter, Bernice
-Parents: Martin Luther King Sr. And Alberta Williams King
-Education: Morehouse College (BA), Crozer Theological Seminary (BDiv), Boston University
- Occupation is Minister, Activist
-Known for Civil rights movement, and Peace movement
-Awards are Nobel Peace Prize on 1964, Presidential Medal of Freedom on 1977, and Congressional
Gold Medal on 2004