"Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a civil-rights activist who helped end segregation in the US. Martin wasn't his given name: He was born Michael King Jr., after his father. At 35, he became the youngest man to receive the Nobel Peace Prize, a record he still holds. Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was one of the most influential figures in the US civil-rights movement."
"Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was one of the most influential figures in the US civil-rights movement. Much of what people know about King is limited to his role in the 1963 March on Washington. However, beyond his timeless, quotable speeches, there are many fascinating aspects to learn about his life, from trying to start elementary school too early to meeting his wife over the phone."
Martin Luther King Jr. was a leading civil-rights activist who helped end segregation in the United States and became one of the movement's most influential figures. He was born Michael King Jr., taking the name Martin later in life. At age 35 he became the youngest person to receive the Nobel Peace Prize. Public memory often centers on the 1963 March on Washington and his quotable speeches, but his life included lesser-known details such as attempting to start elementary school early and meeting his wife over the telephone. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed on January 19.
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