Time Line

Dr. MARTIN   LUTHER  KING

The most important leader of the American civil rights movement.                           

1929       was born in Atlanta.

1963       Gave the famous "I have a dream" speech.

               Helped organise the famous Million Man March on Washington.

`1964      passed Civil Rights laws.

               got the Nobel Peace Prize.

1965       Passed voting right laws.

1968       Was assasinated.