Martin Luther King Jr.

History of the
MLK Holiday

Four days after Dr. King

was assassinated, John
Conyers made a MLK
Junior Federal Holiday.
On Jan. 15, 1969 MLK s
birthday was made a
holiday.

His Death

Martin Luther King Died because of

James Earl Ray. Martin James Earl
Ray shot Luther King Jr. with a
snipers bullet. He died in April 4th,
1968. He died in Memphis, Tennessee,
on the day after he gave a speech
called I've seen the Promised Land. I
may not get there with you. But I want
you to know tonight that we, as a
people, will get to the Promised
Land.

I Have A Dream speech

Martin Luther King Juniors I Have A Dream
speech is the most commonly known speech of Martin
Luther King Junior. It was really inspiring to the
people hearing it and it even inspirers the people who
hear it on YouTube. Even people who read it think it
is inspiring. It was one of the most famous speech
given to all generations. It was very triggering to the
people who were listening. It sparked hope in those
who were craving for freedom. I think he was meaning
all people should try to make peace in the world.