MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.
Religion/Politics
Born: January 15, 1929
Atlanta, Georgia
Died: April 4, 1968
"I have a dream -- a dream of the time when the evils of prejudice and segregation will vanish."
Martin Luther King Jr., clergyman and civil rights leader during much of the 1950s and 1960s, was the son and grandson of Baptist ministers. In his approach to civil rights, he was strongly influenced by Mahatma Gandhi, who taught independence through nonviolent means. King led numerous demonstrations, was frequently arrested and never far away from death. In 1963, At a massive demonstration in Washington, King delivered the now famous "I Have A Dream" speech. Early in 1968, King organized a "poor people's campaign," during which he hoped to bring the plight of the poor to the forefront. While plans for the campaign were being finalized, King flew to Memphis to lead yet another strike. As he was talking to his aides on the balcony of the Lorraine Hotel, King was shot and killed by James Earl Ray.
1. Martin Luther King's quest for equality was largely influenced by _______ ______ who led the liberation of India from Great Britain through nonviolent means.
2. He led numerous demonstrations and boycots and was frequently ________.
3. He delivered his famous "_ ____ _ _____" speach at a demonstration in Washington in 1963.
4. He was assassinated by _____ ____ ___ while he was talking to his aides on the balcony of the Lorraine Hotel.
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