Dr. King Day!

 

The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 

Born: January 15, 1929

Assassinated: April 4, 1968

Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize by His Majesty, King Gustaf VI Adolph of Sweden on October 14, 1964. 

Civil Rights Advocate

Nonviolent Protest Activist

Ordained Clergyman

Southern Christian Leadership Conference founder, 1957

Awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously by President Jimmy Carter, 1977

Husband/Father

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Take care and stay bare!

Nick

Dr. King Day!

 

The noted recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize from His Majesty, King Gustav VI Adolph of Sweden, the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a noted civil rights activist, champion for freedom from discrimination and oppression, and the founder of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. He organized the 1963 March on Washington for Freedom and Jobs on August 28, 1963, where he delivered his famous "I Have A Dream" speech.

He was assassinated on April 4, 1968. 

Thank you for your sacrifice, Dr. King!

Naked hugs!

Nick