Martin Luther King, Jr.
Level H/I
Written and Illustrated by Travis Schaeffer
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a
famous African-American leader. He was
also known as “MLK.” MLK was born
January 15, 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his wife, Coretta Scott
In 1951, Dr. King graduated
from college. He married his
wife, Coretta Scott, in 1953.
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. giving a civil rights speech.
Dr. King became a civil rights
leader. He wanted African-Americans
to be treated fairly.
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Rosa Parks on a bus
Rosa Parks and Dr. King
In 1955, an African-American woman,
named Rosa Parks, was arrested for
refusing to give up her seat on a bus.
Dr. King wanted to show America that he
disapproved of what happened to Rosa
Parks. He decided to lead a boycott.
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Gandhi
Martin Luther King, Jr.
In 1959, Dr. King visited India.
He studied the work of Gandhi.
MLK learned about non-violence.
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March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.
People gathered in Washington, D.C.
In 1963, Dr. King led the
March on Washington for Jobs and
Freedom. Thousands of people
gathered in Washington, D.C.
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Dr. King giving his “I Have a Dream” speech.
People gathered in Washington, D.C.
During the March on Washington,
Dr. King gave a famous speech.
The famous “I Have a Dream” speech
was about stopping discrimination.
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In 1964, Dr. King became
the youngest person to
receive a Nobel Peace Prize.
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. talking with President Lyndon Johnson.
In 1966, Dr. King met with
President Lyndon Johnson to talk
about the Vietnam War. Dr. King did
NOT agree with the war in Vietnam.
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The motel where Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was shot.
Not all Americans agreed with
Dr. King. In 1968, he was shot
outside of a motel in Memphis,
Tennessee. Dr. Martin Luther
King, Jr. died on April 4, 1968.
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Statue of Dr. King in Washington, D.C.
In 1983, President Ronald
Reagan created a new holiday. It
is called Martin Luther King, Jr.
Day. Every year, it is the third
Monday of January. It is a day to
honor and remember Dr. Kings life.
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Glossary
civil rights - the rights of freedom and equality
Rosa Parks - famous African-American
woman arrested for refusing to give up her
seat on a bus
boycott - an action to show disapproval
Gandhi - famous leader in India that
supported non-violence
discrimination - act of treating someone
badly because of race, age or gender
Nobel Peace Prize - awarded to men and
women who support world peace
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