Martin Luther King Jr.

◊ Biography of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

◊ Chronology of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

◊ The Speeches of Martin Luther King, Jr.

◊ Letter from Birmingham City Jail

◊ Presidential Proclamation for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Half a century ago, America was moved by a young preacher who called a generation to action and forever changed the course of history. The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. devoted his life to the struggle for justice and equality, sowing seeds of hope for a day when all people might claim "the riches of freedom and the security of justice." On Martin Luther King, Jr., Federal Holiday, we commemorate the 25th anniversary of the holiday recognizing one of America's greatest visionary leaders, and we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. King.

◊ Americans Celebrate Achievements of Martin Luther King Jr.

Washington — Americans on each third Monday of January honor the life and achievements of the Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. (1929-1968), the 1964 Nobel Peace laureate and the individual most associated with the triumphs of the African-American civil rights movement during the 1950s and 1960s.

◊ Baltimore Orchestra Performs Tribute to Martin Luther King Jr.
Baltimore — Since the untimely death of Martin Luther King Jr. in 1968, the slain civil rights leader’s life, words and philosophy have found their way into the public consciousness of Americans and others through various artistic disciplines. Books, plays, films and dance have commemorated King’s career and values.

◊ Martin Luther King Jr.: A Life Remembered in Words and Song
Washington -- A new book and CD, issued in tribute to civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., are helping to teach U.S. schoolchildren about the history of their nation’s civil rights movement from its earliest days in the 1950s to the present, emphasizing the movement’s ongoing commitment to equality, justice and racial reconciliation.