Martin Luther King, Jr., Day

Written by Carol Gnojewski

Part of the Finding Out About Holidays series

A leader's quest for equality ends in tragedy, sparking a legacy of peace.

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48 pages· 3,456 words· Est. 27 min read-aloud· ~720L

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Explore the life of Martin Luther King, Jr., a visionary who championed civil rights and equality. Through peaceful protests and powerful speeches, he challenged unjust laws and inspired a nation. His tragic assassination couldn't silence his dream, and each January, we honor his enduring impact. What does his legacy mean today?

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Martin Luther King, Jr. was a minister, a thinker, and a civil rights leader. He worked for peace and to ensure that the laws of the United States were fair to everyone, no matter the color of their skin. He was killed by someone who did not agree with what he was trying to do. We honor this brave and peaceful man each year in January. This biography celebrates his life.

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