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Abraham Lincoln inspired Martin Luther King Jr. through his commitment to equality and justice, particularly in his efforts to abolish slavery and promote civil rights during the Civil War era. King's admiration for Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation and his belief in nonviolent resistance were foundational to King's own philosophy and activism. Lincoln's vision of a united nation where all individuals are treated equally served as a guiding example for King in his fight against racial injustice. Ultimately, both leaders shared a profound commitment to the principles of liberty and human dignity.

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