"Martin Luther King" (1929 – 1968) American civil rights campaigner

Martin Luther King Jr. was an American Civil Rights leader and one of the most influential figures in the history of the United States. He was born in Atlanta, Georgia on January 15th, 1929 to Reverend Martin Luther King Sr. and Alberta Williams King. He was a gifted speaker, and a leader of the Montgomery Bus Boycott of 1955, which led to the end of racial segregation in public transportation in the United States.

King's peaceful protest activities and non-violent tactics were a model for the civil rights movement of the 1960s. He was a major figure in the American Civil Rights Movement and was one of the most prominent voices of nonviolent protest. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964 for his efforts in the struggle for racial equality. Throughout the 1950s and 1960s, King advocated for equal rights for African Americans. He organized the March on Washington in 1963, which was attended by over 200,000 demonstrators and was the largest civil rights demonstration in United States history. He also gave the famous "I Have a Dream" speech during the march, in which he outlined his vision of a nation where people of all races could live together in harmony and without discrimination. King was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee on April 4th, 1968. His death sparked riots in more than 100 cities in the United States. He was posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1977 and his birthday, January 15th, is a national holiday in the United States. Martin Luther King Jr. was an inspirational leader who dedicated his life to fighting for racial equality and justice. His legacy continues to be an inspiration to people around the world and his words still have the power to move and inspire people. He was a powerful speaker, a leader of the Civil Rights Movement and a symbol of hope for a better future for all people. He was a man of courage and conviction and his life and work will continue to be remembered for many generations to come.