Do you ever stop to consider the profound impact one individual can have on the course of history? Martin Luther King Jr.'s life and legacy stand as an irrefutable testament to the power of unwavering conviction and the relentless pursuit of justice.

Each element of his story, from his birth in Atlanta to his tragic assassination in Memphis, offers a window into the man and his enduring influence on civil rights and equality in the United States. MLK Day is celebrated annually to honor the life and legacy of Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King Jr., a pivotal figure whose contributions continue to resonate across generations.

Full Name	Martin Luther King Jr. (originally Michael Luther King Jr.)
Date of Birth	January 15, 1929
Place of Birth	Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Date of Death	April 4, 1968
Place of Death	Memphis, Tennessee, USA
Cause of Death	Assassination (gunshot wound)
Nationality	American
Religion	Baptist
Parents	Martin Luther King Sr. (pastor), Alberta Williams King (former schoolteacher)
Siblings	Willie Christine King Farris (older sister), Alfred Daniel Williams King (younger brother)
Spouse	Coretta Scott King (married June 18, 1953)
Children	Yolanda King, Martin Luther King III, Dexter Scott King, Bernice King
Education	Morehouse College (B.A., Sociology), Crozer Theological Seminary (B.Div.), Boston University (Ph.D., Systematic Theology)
Occupation	Baptist Minister, Activist, Civil Rights Leader
Key Achievements	Leading figure in the American Civil Rights Movement Advocated for nonviolent resistance to racial segregation Organized the Montgomery Bus Boycott (1955-1956) Co-founded the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) Led the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom (1963) Delivered the "I Have a Dream" speech (1963) Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize (1964) Contributed to the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965
Awards	Nobel Peace Prize (1964) Presidential Medal of Freedom (posthumously, 1977) Congressional Gold Medal (posthumously, 2004) Numerous honorary degrees
Legacy	National holiday in his honor (Martin Luther King Jr. Day) Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial in Washington, D.C. Inspiration for civil rights and social justice movements worldwide Author of several influential books and essays on civil rights and nonviolence
Website	The King Center

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