He was an American pastor , He was born in january 15 of 1929 in Atlanta ,he changed the world because He develop his leadership in united states for civil rights for afro americans inspired by gandhi ,.He mobilize a growing portion of afro americans comunity, figth for fundamental isues such as the right to vote , a not discrimination aspects that were deneid for this population.
In the summer of 1963 a historic movilization in washington Dc culminated with approximately 250000 protesters, figth for work and freedom for this reason he had a way with people this event
was the most remembered by americans because in his first speech declared, "We have no alternative but to protest. For many years we have shown an amazing patience. We have sometimes given our white brothers the feeling that we liked the way we were being treated. But we come here tonight to be saved from that patience that makes us patient with anything less than freedom and justice.", he passes away in april 4 of 1968 .
In 1983, President Ronald Reagan signed into law a bill creating Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a federal holiday honoring the legacy of the slain civil rights leader. The holiday was first celebrated in 1986, and in all 50 states in 2000.
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TRIVIA1. what were the reasons for his dead ?
In 1968, the years of demonstrations and confrontations were beginning to wear on Martin Luther King Jr. He had grown tired of marches, going to jail, and living under the constant threat of death. He was becoming discouraged at the slow progress of civil rights in America and the increasing criticism from other African-American leaders. he waiting in his room at the Lorraine Motel, Martin Luther King Jr. was killed by a sniper's bullet.
2 what things you doing to change the world ?
you can plant a garden , stop pulliting the water , reconsider your eating habits, be kinder , clean your house this are a simple ways that you can help bring about positive change in the world
3 what event was the most important by afroamerican?
In the spring of 1963, Martin Luther King Jr. organized a demonstration in downtown washington, Entire families attended. City police turned dogs and fire hoses on demonstrators. Martin Luther King was jailed along with large numbers of his supporters, but the event drew nationwide attention.
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