January 15 in American History

January 15, 1929 — Martin Luther King Jr. is born

Born in Atlanta, King grew up to lead the civil rights movement with a strategy of nonviolent resistance rooted in his faith and in the American founding promises. His "I Have a Dream" speech grounded the case for equality directly in the Declaration and the Constitution — the country's own words, held up as a demand.

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What happened on January 15 in American history?

In 1929: Martin Luther King Jr. is born. Born in Atlanta, King grew up to lead the civil rights movement with a strategy of nonviolent resistance rooted in his faith and in the American founding promises.

Why is January 15 significant?

Born in Atlanta, King grew up to lead the civil rights movement with a strategy of nonviolent resistance rooted in his faith and in the American founding promises. His "I Have a Dream" speech grounded the case for equality directly in the Declaration and the Constitution — the country's own words, held up as a demand.

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