Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a prominent leader in the American civil rights movement. Born on January 15, 1929, in Atlanta, Georgia, King became a key figure in the fight against racial segregation and discrimination in the United States.

King is perhaps best known for his role in the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, where he delivered his famous "I Have a Dream" speech in front of a crowd of over 250,000 people. The speech called for an end to racism and discrimination and called for civil and economic rights for African Americans.

Throughout his life, King advocated for nonviolent protest and civil disobedience as a means to achieve justice and equality. He was instrumental in organizing and leading peaceful protests, boycotts, and marches to challenge racial segregation and injustice.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964 for his work in the civil rights movement. He was tragically assassinated on April 4, 1968, in Memphis, Tennessee. King's legacy continues to inspire people around the world to fight for justice, equality, and peace.