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Q: Why did martin Luther kind Jr receive the congressional gold medal?
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What medals did martin Luther king jr received?

He was posthumously awarded the presidential medal of freedom in 1977 and congressional gold medal in 2004.Answer from: martin-luther-king-jr


Why did Martin Luther King receave the Presidential Medal of Freedom?

Because he made it so their is freedom in the living room.


Why did Martin Luther King Jr win the Congressional Gold Medal?

He did a great thing of ending Rasism


What medal did Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. receive at the age of 28?

gold in curling


Did Martin Luther King receive the purple heart?

No, because he wasn't in the military. That is a military only medal.


What medal did martin Luther king earn at age 28?

A doctor degree. A doctor degree. Actually it was the Spingarn Medal from the NAACP in 1957. He was 28 yrs old and the youngest to receive the medal.


What is the most prestigious medal a soldier can receive?

In the US, it's the Congressional Medal of Honour.


At age 28 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was the youngest peron ever to receive what medal?

Nobel peace prize


At age 28 what medal did martin Luther king jr earn?

A doctor degree. A doctor degree. Actually it was the Spingarn Medal from the NAACP in 1957. He was 28 yrs old and the youngest to receive the medal.


What is the highest award anamerican soldier can receive?

Congressional Medal of Honour


What award did Dr Mary Edwards Walker receive?

Congressional Medal of Honor


What is Martin Luther King Jr Greatest Award?

He received the following awards: Nobel Peace Prize (1964), Presidential Medal of Freedom (1977, posthumous), Congressional Gold Medal (2004, posthumous) See the related link for further information.