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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. YouTube Playlist
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Words of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Notable Black American Men. Gale Research, 1998:
"At the age of 26, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. took up the leadership role that would fill the rest of his life. He furthered the stubborn determination of black Americans to break down the limits of a racist society. His strategy of nonviolent protest brought passage of far-reaching federal legislation that undermined southern efforts to enforce segregation through local laws. His vision of a just and equal society where race would be transcended fired the imagination of many Americans."
Contemporary Authors Online. The Gale Group, 2001:
"We've got some difficult days ahead," Civil Rights activist Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., told a crowd gathered at Memphis's Clayborn Temple on April 3, 1968, in a speech now collected in The Words of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. "But it really doesn't matter to me now," he continued, "because I've been to the mountaintop. . . .And I've seen the promised land. I may not get there with you. But I want you to know tonight that we as a people will get to the promised land."
"I Have a Dream" speech. The speech was delivered on August 28, 1963, at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. View full text, audio, and video of the speech from American Rhetoric.
"And so even though we face the difficulties of today and tomorrow, I still have a dream. It is a dream deeply rooted in the American dream.
"I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal.
"I have a dream that one day on the red hills of Georgia, the sons of former slaves and the sons of former slave owners will be able to sit down together at the table of brotherhood."
Infotrac is a useful database for high school students looking for info on historical events and people. Search for "Martin Luther King" to find articles about this historic figure.
This list of children's titles contains biographies about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. as well as books about his wife, Coretta Scott King. Learn about their great contributions to society.
Take a look at this photo gallery dedicated to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. View pictures of the house he lived in when he was born, and check out rare King family photos.
Whether you want to be a teacher, a doctor, or a great leader like Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., you can explore different career options with this resource. This database includes videos, skill guides, professional tips, and other helpful information.
Read about one of the most important political figures of the 20th century. Browse this collection to learn more about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s leadership qualities.
Learn about and plan your visit to the national memorial honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This memorial is located on the National Mall in Washington, DC as a part of the National Park Service and opened to the public on August 22, 2011.
