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    Martin Luther King Jr Martin Luther King jr. was known to be a civil rights leader and activist who has an influence on America and American society in the 50’s and 60’s. Born on January 15‚ 1929. He was born Michael Luther King but later changed his name to Martin Luther King Jr. He spoke over 25‚000 times whenever injustice took place. He wrote 5 books and lead a massive boycott. “Martin Luther King Jr. was a Baptist minister and social activist‚ who led the Civil Rights Movement in the

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    Civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech to thousands of protestors at the March on Washington D.C.‚ in 1963. The objective of King’s is to motivate people to stand against racial discrimination. In order to achieve this purpose‚ the author employs the rhetorical techniques of metaphor‚ symbolism and anaphora‚ which are clearly illustrated in his fourth paragraph of Norton Sampler 8th edition by Thomas Cooley no page 635-636. The most frequently used rhetorical

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    Martin Luther King Jr. Once said‚ "The time is always right to do what is right." Great leaders show commitment‚ leadership‚ and have good communication skills. Martin Luther King Jr. was a great leader because of his good communication skills and he would also sacrifice himself and his family’s privacy to stop racism to do what was right. King was born on January 15‚ 1929 in Atlanta‚ Georgia‚ and grew up in Auburn Avenue community of Atlanta‚ and he was assassinated on April 4‚ 1968 in Memphis‚

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    Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was an amazing leader and activist for the American civil rights movement. He did not only stand up for African American rights he stood for equality and love. Through the tuff trials and tribulations‚ he marched with love and for one main purpose which was for to unite all creeds and have equal right despite the pigment of our skin. What Dr. Martin Luther King Jr did was influential‚ incomprehensible and inspiring to see and hear about. Even though some of Dr. Martin Luther

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    judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.” One the most famous speeches in American history‚ given by Martin Luther King Jr. one of the most influential men in history. The assassination of this great figure shook the nation to its roots. He is now remembered today through the national holiday‚ Martin Luther King Jr. Day. (Biography) Martin Luther King Jr. was born in January 15‚ 1929‚ in Atlanta‚ Georgia and was given the name Michael Luther King Jr. When he was thirteen

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    Kent Nguyen Martin Luther King Jr. Shaping a Nation Martin Luther King Jr. is the most influential person because of what he accomplished in his life. From his March on Washington‚ to his famous “ I Have a Dream ” speech. What he did‚ shaped a nation into a new era. Here is some information about Martin Luther King Jr. himself. He was born on January 15‚ 1929 in Atlanta‚ Georgia and died on April 4‚ 1968 in Memphis‚ Tennessee. He was an American Baptist minister‚ activist‚ humanitarian‚ and leader

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    I always wonder‚ what it would be like to talk to Martin Luther king and Malcom X. We all know they were great men but‚ I would want to know what made them do what they did and how did they gain the courage and confidence to stand up and speak out. If I could travel back in time to 1965 it would be to meet Martin Luther King and Malcom X and hear their speeches. I would want to see Martin Luther King speech in Montgomery Alabama. I’ve heard it was one of his greatest speeches ever and trademark

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    Martin Luther King Jr. was a powerful man with good intentions for civil right. He wrote an extensive letter to eight clergymen who condemned the timing of the civil rights movement on April 16‚ 1963‚ from a jail in Birmingham‚ Alabama. Even though the letter was addressed to the clergymen‚ the message was geared towards a larger audience‚ especially King’s “Christian and Jewish brothers” (King). King believes that without direct action‚ the rights for African Americans could never be achieved. He

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    and sexual orientation. The movement was aimed at protesting through nonviolent ways and forms of resistance. While the movement had many iconic figures during the time‚ many historians connect the most important person of this time period with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and what he did. Dr. King fought for equality for African Americans‚ victims of injustice‚ and the lower class citizens. His protest methods were in comparison to Gandhi by being nonviolent and peaceful. While Dr. King had many

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    Ch. 18 Question 2: What did Luther mean by justification by faith? How did he come to this idea? Martin Luther‚ a Protestant reformer and possibly one of the most influential theologians ever‚ developed the idea of justification by faith through grace. Martin Luther had been searching for salvation‚ but had no luck. He had become a monk in trying to guarantee his salvation. He seemed dedicated living his life as a monk‚ but the holy life of a monk did not bring him the assurance of salvation he

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