Martin Luther King Jr.
Nobel Prize laureate in Peace 1964
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Martin Luther King Jr. was born on January 15, 1929, in Atlanta, Georgia, and died on April 4, 1968. He was an iconic leader of the civil rights movement in the United States, known for his non-violent struggle for the rights of African Americans. In 1964, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his commitment to equality and social justice. His legacy endures through his inspiring speeches and his impact on American society.
Frequently asked
- Who is Martin Luther King Jr.?
- Martin Luther King Jr. was born on January 15, 1929, in Atlanta, Georgia, and died on April 4, 1968. He was an iconic leader of the civil rights movement in the United States, known for his non-violent struggle for the rights of African Americans. In 1964, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his commitment to equality and social justice. His legacy endures through his inspiring speeches and his impact on American society.
- In what year did Martin Luther King Jr. win the Nobel Prize?
- 1964 — Peace