About
Martin Luther King
1929 - 1968
King was an American clergyman, Nobel Peace Prize winner and one of the principal leaders of the United States civil rights movement.
King was born on 15 January 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia. His father was a Baptist minister, his mother a schoolteacher. Originally named Michael, he was later renamed Martin. He entered Morehouse College in 1944 and then went to Crozer Religious Seminary to undertake postgraduate study, receiving his doctorate in 1955.
Blogs
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"He looks like us"23 Jan 09 | Robin Lustig - World Tonight
And then, in the 1950s and 60s, it became the cradle of the civil rights movement: where Martin Luther King preached non-violence, and where the segregationists made their last stand. ...
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Hugh in America.22 Jan 09 | Eddie Mair - PM
Stars, stripes and sleep on the Washington Metro. The words spoken by Martin Luther King in Memphis the night before he was assassinated in April 1968. ...
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Addressing Inequality (2)18 Dec 07 | Nick Bryant - The Reporters: Nick Bryant
The aim is to deliver sometimes uncomfortable truths into this most comfortable of settings. True, Martin Luther King delivered his speech from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. ...
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The rise of the religious left28 Jul 08 | Nick Bryant - The Reporters: Nick Bryant
I wonder whether a modern-day Australian prime minister has ever delivered such an overtly religious speech (any help on that front gratefully received). ...
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When politics meets religion: Dr King and Mr Milton29 Mar 08 | William Crawley - Will and Testament
Dr Martin Luther King was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee, on 4 April, 1968, and we'll be considering his legacy on this week's Sunday Sequence. ...
News
News Articles
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Jacksons 'plan private ceremony'06 Jul 09 | EntertainmentHer lawyer had expressed concerns about Mr McClain and Mr Branca's financial leadership.
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Why is Man In The Mirror suddenly a hit?06 Jul 09 | Magazine
Martin Doyle, London In time, this song will be seen as his best song musically, lyrically and the way he sings it.
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Profile: Aung San Suu Kyi03 Jul 09 | Asia-Pacific
In 1991 she was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts to bring democracy to Burma. He was assassinated during the transition period in July 1947, just six months before independence.
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King works return to bookshelves23 Jun 09 | EntertainmentBooks written by the Reverend Martin Luther King Jr, which have not been available for nearly 20 years, are set to be republished again next year..
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Audio slideshow: Paralysis of a President18 Jun 09 | World
Then two prominent figures - the civil rights leader Martin Luther King and Senator Robert Kennedy - were shot dead.
News Clips
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Actor speaks of playing King role15 Jun 09London actor David Harewood is taking on the role of civil rights leader Martin Luther King in a new production.
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Dr King's Prediction19 Jan 09BBC World News America has unearthed a fascinating clip of Dr Martin Luther King speaking to the BBC's Bob McKenzie in 1964 in which Dr King predicts an African-American president in less than 25 ...
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Obama: 'We can accomplish anything'19 Jan 09Barack Obama helped to decorate a community project in Washington in memory of Dr King, who was assassinated in 1968.
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MLK's sister on Barack Obama19 Jan 09
The day before Barack Obama is sworn in as the United States' first African-American president, his country is celebrating its national holiday for the black civil rights leader, Martin Luther King.
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'World should celebrate Obama'16 Jan 09Barack Obama's inauguration will be a proud day for Rev Walter Fauntroy, one of the black civil rights leaders who marched with Martin Luther King 40 years ago.
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Knowledge
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Timeline: United States of AmericaCountry profiles
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR Civil rights leader was renowned for his stirring oratory 1972 - Nixon re-elected and makes historic visit to China. 1973 - Vietnam ceasefire agreement signed.
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Religion & Ethics - Martin Luther King JrReligion & Ethics
After being the youngest ever person to win the Nobel Peace Prize at age just 35, he was assassinated on April 4, 1968.
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History - Martin Luther King's Style of LeadershipHistory
There were many leaders in the civil rights struggle, but Martin Luther King was more than just the most conspicuous -and eloquent - among them.
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History - Better Day Coming: Civil Rights in America in the 20th CenturyHistory
Not only was the protest a triumphant success, garnering worldwide sympathy, but it also threw up a inspiring and eloquent leader, a young Baptist clergyman called Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Religion & Ethics - Malcolm XReligion & Ethics
His most famous phrase 'by any means necessary' caused a great flurry in the press, when considered alongside the non-violent preaching of Martin Luther King Jr at the same time.
Around the web
News From Other Sources
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Letter -- Give benefit of the doubt when judging...10 Jul 09 | USA Today
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Student jobs program kicks off09 Jul 09 | Boston Globe
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ANIMAL WATCH09 Jul 09 | Washington Post
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Whoa! MLK was a what?09 Jul 09 | Houston Chronicle
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Absent Players Leave Wright Vulnerable in Mets...09 Jul 09 | New York Times
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