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1 Martin Luther King Jr. By Schawn, Baylee, and Heaven

2 The birth of Martin Luther King Jr. Martin Luther King Jr. Was born on January 15 1929 in Atlanta Georgia.

3 Martin Luther King Jr,s childhood When Martin was five year`s old his mother persuaded the first grade teacher Miss. Dickerson to make room for him in her class. He attended Oglethorpe elementary school which was a private school.

4 What he is famous for. On August 28, 1963 Martin Luther King and other leaders led a march into Washington D.C. Over 200,000 people marched from the Washington Monument to the Lincoln Memorial. It was here Dr. King delivered his “I have a Dream” message.

5 When Martin Luther King died Martin Luther King Jr. died April 4 1968. A gunman did murded him in Memphis Tennessee.

6 Fun facts The boycott lasted for more than a year and they walked,rode bicycles and rode in car pools to get to work. He attended T. Washington High School in Atlanta. In December of 1956 in the Supreme Court ruled that bus segregation was unlawful.

7 How do we remember him today? Many changes have taken place in america because of the leadership of Martin Luther King. Segregation has been banned. For his efforts, we celebrate Martin Luther King Day in January.


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