Personal Characteristics and Family Life
This page delves into Martin Luther King Jr.'s personal life and family background.
Martin Luther King Jr. was born on Tuesday, January 15, 1929, in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. He passed away on Thursday, April 4, 1968, in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. King was married to Coretta Scott King, and together they had four children.
Highlight: The inclusion of King's birth and death dates emphasizes the relatively short but impactful life he led, spanning just 39 years.
Vocabulary: Civil rights: The rights of citizens to political and social freedom and equality.