JOURNAL ARTICLE

10 Surprising Facts About Martin Luther King Jr.

  • Published In: Time.com, 2024. P. 1 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Popli, Nik 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on lesser-known facts about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a key figure in the civil rights movement who advocated for racial harmony and equality. It highlights that King was the first Black person named TIME Man of the Year in 1963, and he improvised parts of his iconic "I Have a Dream" speech during the March on Washington. The article also notes that King was the youngest recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize at age 35 and that his family believes James Earl Ray was framed for his assassination. Additionally, it mentions that King's birthday is a national holiday, established in 1983, and that he began college at the age of 15. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Time.com. 2024/01, p1
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Political Science
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:2476-2679
  • Accession Number:174856239
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