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    assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. was just or unjust? Martin Luther King Jr. was standing outside on the balcony giving one of his famous speeches and then it happened. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated on April 4th‚ 1968 by a man named James Earl Ray. After the news got out about Martin Luther King Jr. getting shot to death‚ black activist around the southern parts of the United States rioted and protested in the streets. The assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. was unjust because he was a

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    Assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. It was a chilly night in April‚ many different guests came to Memphis‚ Tennessee including the great freedom fighter‚ Martin Luther King Jr to celebrate the freedom of Blacks. Martin Luther King Jr‚ an influential leader who supports Non Violence‚ came to give a speech in the reception of 1968. His speech was so motivating that everyone’s hearts felt provoked throughout the speech. Everyone wanted to meet him eagerly after his magnificent speech

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    On April 4‚ 1967‚ Martin Luther King Jr. delivered the speech “Beyond -- A time To Break SIlence” at Riverside Church in New York City. This speech spoke out against the American involvement in the Vietnam War. On this day‚ Dr. King was able to create a stir within America that would soon cause a ripple effect in our community about the unfairness of this participation when compared to our own needs. Dr. King was able to effectively use strategies such as diction‚ irony‚ and ethos to strengthen his

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    Luther King‚ Jr.‚ and Jackie Robinson are examples of people who have changed America for the better. Martin Luther King Jr. helped to end segregation and racism. Rosa Parks was a brave woman that didn’t want to give into segregation anymore. Jackie Robinson was the first African-American in the MLBs. Rosa Parks was a brave woman who stood up for not only herself‚

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    the year of 1860. He issued the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1st 1863 and it forever freed the slaves within the Confederacy. (2) Martin Luther King Jr. became one of the most outstanding black leaders in the United States. He awakened the whites and the blackes protest racial discrimination. (5) Abraham Lincoln and Martin Luther King Jr. both made huge differences in their lifetime. They accomplished so many things and made the world a better place. Abraham Lincoln accomplished so many things

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    Martin Luther King Martin Luther King Jr. was a civil rights activist who left a legacy behind with numerous of speeches‚ dedication to equality‚ and a determination to unite our citizens. In Atlanta Georgia‚ 1929‚ Michael King Sr. and Alberta Williams King gave birth to a legend Michael “Martin” Luther King Jr. On January 15. Born after Willie and before Alfred‚ Martin was active within his surroundings which included following in his father’s footsteps and becoming a church going young man

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    Martin Luther king Jr. and Socrates both have quite a different opinions on the role of the laws in the society. One should keep in mind that both individuals had dealt with totally different political situations. MLK Jr. was dealing with racial segregation whereas‚ Socrates was dealing with disagreements of religious ideas and practices of the Athens at that time. However‚ both advocate that general public of the society should think for themselves and not fall prey to the common rationale associated

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    Martin Luther King JR. and Abraham Lincoln were heros for the blacks and slaves and will go down in history .Both are very known for addressing the racism of the United States Of America . Both of these men protested and spoke about racism‚ Martin Luther King JR. fought for blacks to be equal with whites and other races and Abraham Lincoln talked for slaves to be freed from the union and their slave owners . They both wanted to succeed in very similar goals to help blacks and slaves. Martin

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    Martin Luther King Jr.: The Dream of a Life Time Third Draft Kody A. Burwinkle Many people thought that segregation was perfectly fine but Martin Luther King Jr. was not one of them. Martin had many dreams to over through segregation and he did it. The patriotic dream of Martin Luther King Jr. possessed was full of hope that all Americans would be looked upon equal by all. Martin Luther King Jr. is a hero to many people across the US. His dad’s name is Martin Luther King Sr. His mom’s name is

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    Luther King Jr. According to Martin Luther King Jr‚ “Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase”. Martin Luther King Jr. is a very inspirational man who changed the world because of one speech! Martin Luther King Jr. is my role model. He has a lot of courage and leadership to do what he has done! Martin Luther King Jr. was born on January 15‚ 1929‚ in Atlanta‚ Georgia. He has one brother and one sister.Growing up in Atlanta‚ Georgia‚ Martin Luther King Jr. entered public

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