Important Dates
When was Martin Luther King Jr Born?
January 15th, 1929
What type of events are typically held on Martin Luther King Jr. Day?
Parades
How old was Martin Luther King Jr. when he won the Nobel Peace Prize?
35
Where was Martin Luther King born?
Atlanta, Georgia
The capital city of the United States of America; D.C. stands for District of Columbia, the area of the land that makes up the city.
Washington, D.C.
When did Martin Luther King give his speech?
August 28th, 1963
What southern U.S. state was the last to officially recognize Martin Luther King Jr. Day?
South Carolina
What was Martin Luther Kings name before he changed it?
Michael
Martin Luther king was the pastor of a church in what city?
Montgomery, Alabama
Separated by race
Segregated
When was the Civil Rights Act Signed?
July 2
Which U.S. President signed the bill to make Martin Luther King Jr. Day a federal holiday?
Ronald Reagan
How long did it take him to memorize the "I have a dream" speech?
No time! He improvised
Where did they have the Sit-ins?
Restaurants
something a person deserves to have
Rights
When was MLK Day established?
November 2nd, 1983
What is the motto often associated with Martin Luther King Jr. Day?
“A Day On, Not a Day Off”
How old was he when he went to college?
15
Where was Dr. King Assassinated?
Memphis, Tennessee
the belief that one race is superior to another
Racism
When is MLK Day?
The 3rd Monday in January
What does the “MLK Day of Service” encourage people to do?
Volunteer to improve communities and help others
What was the name of the prison where Martin Luther King Jr. was famously incarcerated during the Birmingham campaign in 1963?
Birmingham Jail
Where is the monument of MLK?
Washington D.C.
when you refuse to buy gods or a service to force a change
Boycott