The 1960 were filled with influential people. People like Paul McCartney, John F. Kennedy and Bob Dylan. However, there is one man who sticks out above the rest. That man is Martin Luther King Jr.
“ I have a dream that one day little black boys and girls will be holding hands with little white boys and girls. - Dr. Martin Luther King It’s crazy how society was during the civil rights movement and the issues that were radically going on such as blacks being arrested, being oppressed by the whites but so little was done to help. Dr. King was trying to do whats right for his people and the nation but he was getting negative feedback and racist acts towards him. No matter what happened in the south and the hatred that was going on he kept going and believing in himself.
King was very passionate about the civil rights movement. Dr. King emphasizes the need to hold strong through the movement here,”Now we're going to march again, and we've got to march again, in order to put the issue where it is supposed to be -- and force everybody to see that there are thirteen hundred of God's children here suffering.” This quote helps show that Dr. King was willing to keep on going no matter how long it took, until the civil rights movement was no longer a cause and was an effect. Dr. King shows just how much the rest of the world needs the Afr ican American race, here,”If something isn't done, and done in a hurry, to bring the colored peoples of the world out of their long years of poverty, their long years of hurt and neglect, the whole world is doomed.” This quote shows that,in Dr.King’s eyes, without the African American race, the economy, and quality of life for everyone in the world would suffer drastically.
Martin Luther King Jr. was known for the leader of the African American Civil Rights Movement. One of the main accomplishments Martin Luther did while he was alive, was no racism in the states. Which means he wanted black and white children to go to school together also drink, and eat at the same places. Another of his accomplish were his strong beliefs in non-violent protesting in the states. Martin Luther King Jr. provided much leadership to the African Americans.
As a civil rights leader, Martin Luther King Jr. was influential. There are many details about martin luther king 's childhood that led to his accomplishment To begin, Martin Luther King Jr. was born on January 15,192. In Atlanta. Martin Luther King was named after his father.
Martin Luther King Jr. had a dream. He had a dream that was shared by so many citizens of the United States, both black and white. His dream included equality and justice for people of all races. In order to make this dream a reality, Martin Luther King Jr. took a stand and encouraged others to do the same. He took a stand so that all people could experience liberty, happiness, and kindness.
Martin Luther King Jr. states that in a totalitarian government, he could understand some of the illegal actions that are happening. Besides understanding illegal practices, Martin Luther King Jr. also states he could also understand denying the freedom of religion to certain people. Eventually, Martin Luther King Jr. discusses other important rights in American society, and the right to protest was the most important aspect of American society. Martin Luther King Jr. doesn’t know what is yet to come for America, but he states that America’s toughest days are yet to come. Martin Luther King Jr. also states that he hopes for longevity and finish what God has set for him to start on.
Martin Luther King Jr. deserves the Greatest American Award, he wasn’t just a man, but he was a baptist, a social activist and a civil rights movement leader. Mr. King had taken a stand to stick up for the rights of African- Americans and in the meantime he had put his life on the line to do so. He had proved many people wrong, he had gone to school and got a fantastic education. In 1951 he was the valedictorian of his class and they had elected him as the student body president. Martin Luther King had organized a march that from Selma to Montgomery which was a 54 mile walk..
Have you ever heard of the “I Have A Dream” speech? Marin Luther King Jr had written it. Due to Martin Luther King Jr’s early life experiences, what helped lead up to his achievement, and his awards, which helped more people chip in, he met his goal to help end segregation in peace. MLK Jr used peace to fight against segregation. After many years segregation ended.
"Out of the mountain of despair, a stone of hope." Said MLK Jr. Martin Luther King Jr. wanted to stop black hate. He started and led the march in Washington and there he gave his famous speech called “I have a dream”. Also, he was one of the leaders in the Montgomery bus boycott.
All most everyone has heard about the great American Historical figure, Martin Luther King Jr. but. Most of those people don't know how he came to be so great. His story is relatable to most of the average children today just his calling was going to heard by everyone in America and farther. How did his young years shape his beliefs and actions as an adult. Martin Luther's young childhood was much like anyone else's.
“I have a dream that my four children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but the content of their character”. Dr King had a vision of a society in which race was not an issue in how people were treated or in how they were allowed to to live their lives. The efforts of King and those who liked him have, in fact , changed the country and the world for the better in noticeable ways . His vision has made the world a more equal place , if not an equal one, and it helped to ensure that minorities have a voice. A second impact Martin luther King did to change the country was in 1955 he became heavily notice in Montgomery and the Alabama boycott of the city buses.
“I have decided to stick with love hate is too Great a Burden to Bear.” Love conquers all,The Bible say to love one another. Hate will eat a person to death. No matter what,we have love and forgive at all time. Martin Luther King Jr. was a inspirational man that received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964, among several other honors.
“I am happy to join with you today in what will go down in history as the greatest demonstration for freedom in the history of our nation.” is what Martin Luther King Jr. started his “I Have A Dream” speech with (Gates 1). Several decades later and this speech has become the speech that every individual is taught regarding civil rights and freedom. This speech was one of the many speeches that Martin Luther King Jr. presented to the world full of dreamers. Martin Luther King was known for being a civil rights activists and a minister, among other things. King was the son of Micheal Luther King Sr. and Alberta King
Martin Luther King Jr. was all for Justice all over the United States. It all started from his childhood life. His Parents talked with him about how Blacks were treated and why isn’t it fair (Martin Luther King Jr.- Biography “). God made everyone equal but many whites didn’t look at it that way. Martin knew that it wasn’t right and someone needed to stand up and stop it.