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Martin Luther King, Jr.

Martin Luther King, Jr.

Biography


 California Standard 1.1 Students describe the rights and individual responsibilities of citizenship. 

Martin Luther King, Jr. was born on January 15, 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Dr. King traveled across America to speak about the rights of all Americans. He gave a famous speech saying, "I have a dream . . . to stand up for freedom together" He wanted all people to have equal rights.

Martin Luther King, Jr. received the Nobel Peace Prize for his work.

 

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Use the timeline to learn more about the life of Martin Luther King, Jr.

The Big Picture

What can good citizens do?

Martin Luther King, Jr. worked hard to make America a better place to live.

Good citizens work to make their community a better place. Some citizens volunteer to help in their community.

Volunteers can be families, youth groups, school groups, or anyone else. Children can also volunteer.

Give An Example

Listen to these words of Dr. King. Think of some ways you can be a good citizen.

1. List one thing you do to make your neighborhood a better place.

2. List one thing you do to make your school a better place.