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Martin Luther King
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Who was Martin Luther King?
Watch a video clip about Martin Luther King's fight against segregation and racial discrimination then try the "Quiz".
Civil rights leader
More about Martin Luther King and the civil rights movement in the US.
Life under segregation laws
Scroll down to the picture and click on the forward arrow. For a slideshow about the path to civil rights click on page 3.
Changing America
Life and times of Martin Luther King, and how he fought segregation, for younger children.
Martin Luther King Day
Find out how the US honours Martin Luther King each year.
Find out about Rosa Parks
Rosa Parks was arrested for not giving up her seat on a bus to a white person.
Martin Luther King's speeches
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"I Have a Dream"
Listen to an excerpt from Martin Luther King's famous speech "I Have a Dream".
More about "I Have a Dream"
Find out more about the March on Washington in 1963 and Martin Luther King's speech "I Have a Dream".
Famous speeches
Read some of Martin Luther King's most famous speeches.
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About this book
Young Reading Series 3 Famous lives
Martin Luther King
- Thoughtful introduction to the extraordinary life of Martin Luther King for young readers.
- Lively narrative text, colourful illustrations and photographs bring the subject alive.
- Includes essential facts and insightful details to help the reader understand the famous person and their times.
- Internet links to recommended websites to find out more about Martin Luther King's life and times.
- Part of Young Reading Series 3 for fully confident readers.
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