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    Martin Luther King Jr : Born January 15‚ 1929‚ Atlanta‚ Ga. Parents‚ Michael King jr and Alberta Williams king. He was the middle child. In the early years‚ king was growing up having a goal. Life’s most persistent Ural question is ‘what are you doing for others or the whole world?’ Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter. Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase‚ and that’s what he did. King became American Baptist Minister‚ activist

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    Desegregation in America: Martin Luther King Jr. “‘Nineteen sixty-three is not an end‚ but a beginning.’” (Washington 218) said Martin Luther King Junior as he preached to the American Nation from the Washington capital. Dr. King refers to a dream of his‚ entailing the idea of a colorblind society where‚ “all men are created equal”‚ as stated in the American’ creed. Desegregation in America has come a long way since this speech in 1963. During this time‚ African Americans were belittled and harassed

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    buy an indulgence! You need to purchase one to forgive your sins and for tonight only Pope Leo X is willing to sell you one.” Fear rushes over you. As you look around you see a monk. That monk’s name is Martin Luther. You don’t know it yet but religion is going to change thanks to Luther. Martin Luther was a german monk and

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    Acceptance Speech Martin Luther King was an African American activist and leader who dedicated his life to fighting for equal rights for coloured people in America. Grown up in a Baptist family‚ Christianity held a huge fascination for Martin Luther King‚ which is often reflected in his speeches. In 1964‚ he received the Nobel Peace Prize for his achievements in the struggle for equality and independence for coloured people. When receiving the award‚ Martin Luther King expresses his appreciation

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    speech by Dr. Martin Luther KingJr. I asked myself a few questions about why this speech is famous‚ and whether the people here in America still believe in it? What made it a most effective speech at that time? Was it the way he read the speech or was it that people wanted to change their behavior at that time‚ which made it the most memorable speech ever given? There are many reasons why the "I Have A Dream" speech is one of the best speeches in American history. Dr. Martin Luther KingJr. was confident

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    summary of‚ followed by a response to‚ Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I have a dream” speech. Martin Luther King delivered his speech ‚ “I Have a Dream” on August 28‚ 1963‚ at the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. In his speech‚ MLKJr.‚ discusses the theme of freedom by using rhetorical effects. Martin Luther KingJr.‚ states the word “freedom” twenty times emphasizing the primary theme and one purpose that action must be taken or dire consequences could occur. King is able to incorporate his theme

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    Martin Luther King achieved a lot in his life. He was an outstanding person and did a lot for civil rights. He has a lot of accomplishment in his life. He brought people together for civil rights movements. This all started the day he was born on January 15 1929. One of his accomplishments was he made it on the cover of time magazine. He got on for being the man of the year. Being the man of the year means you have to do some pretty outstanding things. He put together peaceful movements marches

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    isn’t fit to live” (qtd. by “Martin Luther King Quotes”). 205 feet away‚ James Earl Ray lined up his Remington pump rifle and took meticulous aim. Suddenly‚ he fired multiple times‚ but it took only one bullet to pierce the neck and sever the life of one of the most influential people America has ever seen. On April 4th‚ 1968‚ Martin Luther KingJr. was assassinated. King was born on January 15‚ 1929‚ in Atlanta‚ Georgia (Jakoubek 10). He graduated college at the young age of 18 and married Coretta

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    With the use of logos appeal‚ Martin Luther King Jr. logically proves each point he makes objectively and uses indisputable evidence to support his statements. Dr. King went to great lengths to educate his people in the benefit of non-violent aggression. He chose to respond to hard and brutal acts with non-violent resistance. In his letter‚ he tries to support the fact that they had no alternative except to prepare for direct action. However‚ Martin Luther KingJr. has several logical examples of

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    said by Martin Luther King Jr. King had complete faith and confidence that he would make a difference not knowing what challenges he might face ahead. This very important man influenced the course of history for America and the world. King used his skills and personality to change history for the best. What he did contributed to the unsurpassed success in America today. Based on his ministering‚ his leadership in the Civil Rights Movement‚ and his powerful writing‚ Martin Luther King Jr. is a hero

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