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    action towards others meaning that no matter the consequences. that’s what Martin Luther King was to the world and to me that’s why he was a greater example of a hero. King was such a selfless leader and great civil rights mover and maybe if not for him segregation would still be allowed to this day. Kings early childhood years started a bit rough. What started when he was 6 years old his white friend/playmate told King that they were no longer able to play‚ why? Because the boy was going to a

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    Hailey Paddock ENG 101 October 1‚ 2013 Martin Luther King Jr.’s speech “Letter from Birmingham Jail” involves a lot of persuasion to get his point across. This is one of Kings most memorable speeches and for all the right reasons. King was in jail when he wrote this speech‚ but that didn’t stop him from writing this amazing speech in which thousands of people read. In his “Letter from Birmingham Jail” King talks about how he follows just laws‚ but breaks unjust laws. He is educated

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    and showered with respect by the actions of others. Malcolm X‚ is one that I believe deserves the praise through his endless struggles‚ prolific speeches‚ awards‚ and leadership. All my life‚ classroom history books made it seem as if Malcolm X was the bad guy who hated white individuals; Martin Lutheran King was the peaceful guy who wanted equality‚ but what writers failed to mention was why? Why did they never give a back story on Malcolm X‚ why did they never say he liked other races after an

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    King: “Letter from Birmingham City Jail” (pp. 202-218) 1. Martin Luther King‚ Jr. distinguishes between just and unjust laws and believes that civil disobedience is sometimes warranted. Do you think Kyi agrees? Why or why not? 2. What current law or rule do you feel is unjust enough for you to peacefully disobey? How would you exercise civil disobedience? I feel that the laws for taxing senior citizens should be based on their revenue. Most seniors now these days have to work even while they are

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    Thoreau’s era‚ Martin Luther King Jr.’s era‚ but now‚ in current opposition against President Trump’s inauguration. As with every controversy‚ civil disobedience is met with two conflicting sides: is it wrong to break a law in any circumstance or should citizens be allowed to protest to bring change to the government? The core of a democratic-republic country is it’s citizens.

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    The speech I have chosen to write about is "I Have a Dream" by Dr. Martins Luther King. It is recognised as one of the best speeches ever given Speech. In August 28th‚ 1963‚ Dr. Martin Luther King cause a great excitement for America with his Prodigious speech "I Have A Dream" which was delivered at Lincoln Memorial. According to research‚ it is estimated that between 200‚000 to 300‚000 people attended the shared speech (Hansen‚ D‚ D. 2003‚ p. 177.) including some brave leaders like Jesse Jackson

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    I have the Faith‚ to Let Freedom Ring… Martin Luther King Jr gave a speech 50 years ago that would remain in people’s hearts forever. His speech was given on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. after the March on Washington on August 28th‚ 1963. In his famous “I have dream” speech Martin Luther King Jr used several literary terms. “Now is the time to lift our nations from the quicksand’s of racial injustice to the solid rock of brotherhood.” This particular sentence is a metaphor

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    Another very important memorial is the Martin Luther King‚ Jr. memorial. On October 16‚ 2011 Dr. Martin Luther King memorial opened. Martin Luther King wanted black and whites to be equal‚ not just black and whites but equality everywhere‚ for those reasons he fought very hard. Today’s time everyone is equal and joined as one with the help from

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    Martin Luther King‚ Jr. Student Name Institution Famous Deeds of Martin Luther King‚ Jr.Change is the single permanent thing in this world. Time passes‚ events happen and soon they are forgotten‚ but some people leave permanent marks on history and the life of others. People who leave marks are said to be famous. These people have the courage to dream‚ change the lives of others‚ and have the capacity to accept the new and escape the old. One such person is Martin Luther King‚ Jr. born Michael

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    Martin Luther King Jr. once stated that “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience‚ but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” This means that if you want to judge a person‚ look to see how they act in times of trouble and hardship. Anyone can act calm when they’re doing nothing and everything’s all hunky dory. But only a good person can remain just as calm and positive in times of crisis and stress. “The Crucible” by Arthur Miller

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