Martin Luther King Jr
A plethora of resources about Martin Luther King Jr., the black minister who led the Civil Rights Movement in the United States.
Martin Luther King Jr Quotes
A collection of quotes by civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. about justice, equality, life, law, freedom, peace, discrimination, and love.
A collection of quotes by civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. about justice, equality, life, law, freedom, peace, discrimination, and love.
Assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.
At 6:01 p.m. on April 4, 1968, a shot rang out. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., who had been standing on the balcony of his room at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, TN, now lay sprawled on the balcony's floor. A gaping wound covered a large portion of his jaw and neck. A great man who had spent thirteen years of his life dedicating himself to nonviolent protest had been felled by a sniper's bullet.
At 6:01 p.m. on April 4, 1968, a shot rang out. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., who had been standing on the balcony of his room at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, TN, now lay sprawled on the balcony's floor. A gaping wound covered a large portion of his jaw and neck. A great man who had spent thirteen years of his life dedicating himself to nonviolent protest had been felled by a sniper's bullet.
Birthplace of a Leader: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
This multi-page CNN travel site provides comprehensive information about the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site and its environs in Atlanta.
This multi-page CNN travel site provides comprehensive information about the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site and its environs in Atlanta.
Britannica: Martin Luther King Jr.
An excellent encyclopedia entry about the life of Dr. King. One of the most detailed online biographies.
An excellent encyclopedia entry about the life of Dr. King. One of the most detailed online biographies.
Encarta: Martin Luther King Jr. Biography
Encarta Encyclopedia's article about Dr. King is an excellent one. This is a must-read for all researchers.
Encarta Encyclopedia's article about Dr. King is an excellent one. This is a must-read for all researchers.
The King Center: MLK Biography
Coretta Scott King's official King Center site provides great biographical information and an in-depth timeline of the lives of Dr. and Mrs. King.(Follow the links on the left side for more info.)
Coretta Scott King's official King Center site provides great biographical information and an in-depth timeline of the lives of Dr. and Mrs. King.(Follow the links on the left side for more info.)
Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site
A thorough resource for the U.S National Park Service's Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site in Atlanta.
A thorough resource for the U.S National Park Service's Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site in Atlanta.
MLK Papers Online: Biography
A seven paragraph overview of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s life, that focuses on his civil rights leadership. Written by Clayborne Carson.
A seven paragraph overview of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s life, that focuses on his civil rights leadership. Written by Clayborne Carson.
Time.com Photo Essay: Martin Luther King in His Own Words
Beautiful photographs of Martin Luther King accompanied by quotes about his beliefs.
Beautiful photographs of Martin Luther King accompanied by quotes about his beliefs.
TIME 100: Martin Luther King Jr.
An excellent three-page biographical article from Time Magazine as part of their century-in-review coverage.
An excellent three-page biographical article from Time Magazine as part of their century-in-review coverage.
Tribute to Martin Luther King: Timeline
A brief biography plus an extensive timeline and bibliography make this site worthwhile for those pursuing off-line research.
A brief biography plus an extensive timeline and bibliography make this site worthwhile for those pursuing off-line research.