American Civil Rights Leader Martin Luther King 1964

King And Malcolm X 1964 Ndr Martin Luther King Jr Left American For the full article, see martin luther king, jr martin luther king, jr., (born jan. 15, 1929, atlanta, ga., u.s.—died april 4, 1968, memphis, tenn.), u.s. civil rights leader. the son and grandson of baptist preachers, king became an adherent of nonviolence while in college. ordained a baptist minister himself in 1954, he became pastor of. Martin luther king jr. was a social activist and baptist minister who played a key role in the american civil rights movement until his assassination in 1968. civil rights act of 1964.

September 1964 Photos And Premium High Res Pictures Getty Images On 2 july 1964, johnson signed the new civil rights act of 1964 into law with king and other civil rights leaders present. the law’s provisions created the equal employment opportunity commission to address race and sex discrimination in employment and a community relations service to help local communities solve racial disputes; authorized. Martin luther king, jr. (born january 15, 1929, atlanta, georgia, u.s.—died april 4, 1968, memphis, tennessee) was a baptist minister and social activist who led the civil rights movement in the united states from the mid 1950s until his death by assassination in 1968. his leadership was fundamental to that movement’s success in ending the. Martin luther king jr. the nobel peace prize 1964. born: 15 january 1929, atlanta, ga, usa. died: 4 april 1968, memphis, tn, usa. residence at the time of the award: usa. role: leader of southern christian leadership conference. prize motivation: “for his non violent struggle for civil rights for the afro american population”. prize share: 1 1. No figure is more closely identified with the mid 20th century struggle for civil rights than martin luther king, jr. his adoption of nonviolent resistance to achieve equal rights for black americans earned him the nobel peace prize in 1964. king is remembered for his masterful oratorical skills, most memorably in his "i have a dream" speech.