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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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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


Was Dr. Martin Luther King an adulterer?

Yes, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was known to have engaged in extramarital affairs, as confirmed by historical accounts and his own writings.


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").


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

yes he was a minster


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.


How did Martin Luther King Jr get his name?

His dad gave him the name that's why he is a Jr. That too, but he was originally named just Michael King Jr. after his father. Not Martin or Luther. When the family traveled to Europe to Germany, their names were changed in honor if German Protestant leader, "Martin Luther".


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.