Martin Luther King

Basic facts: 

• Born in Atlanta, Georgia in 1929
• He was born as Michael King
• He was assasinated at age of 39 in 1968
• He was raised as a Christian
• He was a pastor

King's Life: 

• He was an activist, humanitarian, and leader in the African-American Civil Rights Movement. 
• Known for his speeches - I Have A Dream
• On October 14th, 1964 King received the Nobel Peace Prize - for combating racial inequality trough nonviolence.
• Later he was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the Congressional Gold Medal.
• Today: A role model for many people all over the world. 

                          Martin Luther King holding his speech - I Have a Dream