The Life, Dream and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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- Published on Monday, 16 January 2012 21:10
Stone of Hope at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. memorial at the National Mall in Washington, DC
There are numerous events, memorials, statues, and gardens throughout honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
To celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s life, dream and legacy, people are being called to and are volunteering to help those who are less fortunate, or in need of help.
On this Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday, it is fitting to review what Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. stood for.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was born on January 15, 1929 and was assassinated on April 4, 1968 in Memphis, Tennesee. He dedicated his life to civil rights.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. led the Civil Rights Movement advocating boycotts, sit-ins, marches and demonstrations as opposed to violence in seeking civil rights for all.
It was during his iconic march on Washington, DC in 1963 where he made his famous "I Have A Dream" speech.
A view of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Memorial in Washington, DC showing the Washington Monument
In 1964, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. became the youngest person in history to ever receive the Nobel Peace Prize.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was awarded posthumously the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1977 and the Congressional Gold Medal in 2004.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivers his famous I Have a Dream Speech in 1963
A dedication service was held at the site of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial in Washington, DC and a wreath was laid at its base on the day the nation celebrates his birthday.
There are information and knowledge quizzes including games online where people are reminded of all the good that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. did as well as his notable accomplishments, not only as a civil rights leader but as a humanitarian as well.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is honored in Washington, DC by President Barack Obama and others at his memorial site on January 16, 2012.
The words of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. where he dreams of a time when people will be judged not by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character will live on in infinity.
Happy Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday -- May it be a day on instead of a day off.