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Martin Luther King Jr. was a African American man that helped other African Americans gain government rights. He did this in peaceful protest and never broke any laws in his fight for African American rights. His house was set on fire among other things that were done to him but he continued his fight for African American rights. Eventually he was murdered but because of what he organized and fought for African American rights were given. Therefore we celebrate the accomplishments of Martin Luther King Jr on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

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i think that Dr. king was a brilliant man and he deserved to get his own holiday. he has helped blacks throughout the world. today blacks would still be separated and it would be even worse not only would we have the the KKK but also because things have improved we would have bombs and guns and everything

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Martin Luther King was an American civil rights leader who tried to end racial discrimination. He was a nonviolent activist and influenced the world with his methods. That is why, it is important to celebrate Martin Luther King Day as a Memorial Day and to teach young generation about him.

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we celebrate Martin Luther King Junior day because he was a very important civil rights leader whom changed the lives of many people by his heart warming speech "I Have a Dream".

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It was made an holiday giving respect to the King.

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That is when he was born

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nice dude;]

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cause that is when he was born

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Does Martin Luther King Jr have his own memorial?

It is Martin Luther King Jr. Day


What did Martin Luther King's father and grandfather?

martin luther king's father and grandfather were ministers at their own church... martins father still continues to do this,. It was a woman who did them. this person's a retard ^^


What did martin Luther king change for black people?

they have there own seats


How did Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. get his name from?

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was born Michael King Jr., named after his father. However, in 1934, his father changed his own name and his son's name to Martin Luther King Sr. and Martin Luther King Jr. in honor of the German Protestant leader Martin Luther, who played a significant role in the Reformation movement.


Did martin Luther king write his own speeches?

yes he was a minster


What is Martin Luther king jr frst name?

"Martin Luther" was born in Eisleben, Germany, on November 10, 1483. No middle (baptismal) name appears to have been recorded. His actual familial name may have been "Luder" or "Ludher", as his entry to the University of Erfurt lists "Martinus Ludher Mansfeldt" ("Martin Luther of Mansfeld").


How old was Martin Luther King when he changed his name?

Martin Luther King's real name was actually Michael. He was the son of a Black preacher known at the time only as "Daddy King." In 1935, "Daddy King" was inspired to name himself after the Protestant reformer Martin Luther. He announced to his congregation that in future they were to refer to him as "Martin Luther King" and to his son as "Martin Luther King, Jr." Michael Kingremained Martin Luther King's real name right up to the time he died, as the name change was never made legal.


Did Martin Luther King Jr write all of his own speeches?

yes he was a minster


How did Martin Luther King Jr get his name?

Martin Luther King Jr's name was given to him by his father, who changed his own name from Michael to Martin Luther in honor of the German Protestant reformer Martin Luther. His father wanted his son to carry on the legacy of Martin Luther and strive for social justice and equality.


Why does everyone appreciate what Martin Luther King Jr has done for them?

Martin Luther King Jr not only sought equal treatment for his own race, but also he delivered a message that would affect everyone.


Why did Martin Luther King say the I had a dream speech?

It's " I had a dream " and it was his own.


Why are martin Luther king Jr's speeches so long?

Because he likes the sound of his own voice.