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Biography: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Intelligent, dedicated, charismatic, and religious, Martin Luther King, Jr. had what it took to inspire the conscious of the American public. He appealed to the moral sense of Americans, and after years of leading blacks in nonviolent protest and direct action, his leadership helped to desegregate the South.

MLK's Philosophy
Martin Luther King Jr. promoted resistance that was nonviolent and love was central to his philosophy. According to Dr. King, this was the only solution that could cure society’s evil and create a just society. In the end, it proved to be the most successful method against an unjust system of segregation. Find out more about his philosophy of nonviolent resistance.

Martin Luther King Quotes
Quotes by Martin Luther King about justice, morality, and laws.

Martin Luther King Jr. Timeline
Look at the major events in the life of MLK.

Martin Luther King Photographs
Photographs of Martin Luther King.

Martin Luther King Jr. Assassinated
An article about the assassination of MLK, from 20th Century History Guide, Jennifer Rosenberg.

Top Picks - Martin Luther King Books
Take a look at King's life and his most important writings in these recommended books.

Washington, DC MLK National Memorial Project
Rachel Cooper About Guide to DC provides information about the Washington, DC Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Project.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Papers Project
This is a site maintained by Stanford University, which has transcripts of King's speeches and sermons, portions of his autobiography, a biography, and a chronology.