Martin Luther King Jr. and the Civil Rights Movement

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Martin Luther King Jr. was a leader during the Civil Rights Movement. He worked hard to make sure that all people, no matter their skin color, were treated equally.

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Martin believed in using peaceful ways to bring about change, such as giving speeches and leading marches.

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1Martin Luther King Jr. dreamed of a world where everyone is treated fairly.
2He gave a famous speech called 'I Have a Dream.'
3Martin Luther King Jr. won the Nobel Peace Prize for his work.

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What was the name of Martin Luther King Jr.'s famous speech?

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