INDEX

1. Gandhi's philosophy of non-violent resistance

2. King's embrace of non-violent resistance
3. The Montgomery Bus Boycott
4. The impact of Gandhi on Martin Luther King Jr.
5. King's leadership of the civil rights movement
6. Non-violent Resistance as a Key Strategy in the Civil Rights Movement
7. The impact of Gandhi on Martin Luther King Jr.
8. King's Commitment to Personal Morality and Social Justice
9. King's Legacy and Impact on American Society
10. Conclusion
11. Bibliography
GANDHI'S PHILOSOPHY OF
NON-VIOLENT RESISTANCE
• Mahatma Gandhi was an Indian independence activist
who led India to independence from British rule.
• His philosophy of non-violent resistance and peaceful
protest had a profound impact on many leaders around
the world, including Martin Luther King Jr.
Gandhi and King during peaceful protests
• Gandhi's influence on King began in the 1950s when
King first read his writings and learned about his ideas.
• King would go on to incorporate many of Gandhi's
principles into his own activism, which would make him
one of the most important leaders of the civil rights
movement.
KING'S EMBRACE OF NON-
VIOLENT RESISTANCE
• King's nonviolent resistance was based on the
principle of "soul force" or "love force."
• He believed that love was the most powerful force in
the universe and that nonviolence was the best way to
express that love.
• King saw non-violent resistance as a way to break the
cycle of violence and create a more just and equitable
society.
• This approach was deeply inspired by Gandhi's
teachings, who also believed that non-violent
resistance was the most effective way to bring about King had a picture of Gandhi in his
social change. office
 THE MONTGOMERY BUS
BOYCOTT
• One of the most notable examples of King's use of
Gandhi's principles was during the Montgomery bus
boycott in 1955.
• This was a protest against the policy of racial segregation
on the public transit system in Montgomery, Alabama.
• King and his fellow activists urged African Americans to
boycott the buses, and instead, walk, carpool or use
alternative means of transportation.
• The boycott lasted for over a year and was ultimately A picture taken during the Montgomery Bus
successful in bringing about change. Boycott

• King saw the boycott as a way to use economic pressure

to bring about social change, which was also a tactic used
by Gandhi during the Indian independence movement.
THE IMPACT OF GANDHI ON
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.
•King also incorporated Gandhi's principle of
non-violent civil disobedience into his tactics.
• In 1963, he organized a peaceful protest in
Birmingham, Alabama, which was met with
violence from local authorities. King and his
followers refused to respond with violence
and instead continued to protest peacefully.
• The event, which became known as the
Birmingham campaign, helped to draw
Martin Luther King Jr. reading a book about
national attention to the struggle for civil Gandhi
rights and was a turning point in the
movement.
KING'S LEADERSHIP OF THE
CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT
•Another example of King's use of Gandhi's principles
was the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom in
1963.
• This was a massive demonstration for civil rights,
which brought together over 250,000 people from
across the United States.
• King gave his famous "I Have a Dream" speech during
the march, which called for an end to racism and for
equality for all people.
King delivering his famous “I Have a Dream”
• The march was peaceful, and there was no violence, speech
which was a testament to the power of non-violent
resistance and its ability to bring about change.
NON-VIOLENT RESISTANCE AS
A KEY STRATEGY IN THE
CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT
• Gandhi's teachings on non-violent resistance also
influenced King's belief in the importance of
personal sacrifice.
• King believed that non-violent resistance required
a deep personal commitment, which included the
willingness to suffer for one's beliefs.
• This belief was demonstrated during the civil
rights movement when King and his followers were
subjected to violent attacks and imprisonment.
• King saw these sacrifices as a way to inspire Martin Luther King Jr. and Mahatma
others to take up the cause of civil rights and to Gandhi
show the power of non-violent resistance.
THE IMPACT OF GANDHI ON
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.
•King's use of non-violent resistance and his
commitment to peaceful protest were inspired by
Gandhi's own methods.
• In fact, King often referred to Gandhi as his spiritual
mentor and wrote extensively about the impact of
Gandhi's philosophy on his own thinking.
• In his book "Stride Toward Freedom," King wrote,
"Gandhi was probably the first person in history to lift
the love ethic of Jesus above mere interaction between
individuals to a powerful and effective social force on a
large scale.“ King often referred to Gandhi as his ’Guiding
• King saw Gandhi's philosophy as a way to unite Light’
people from all walks of life and to bring about lasting
social change.
KING'S COMMITMENT TO
PERSONAL MORALITY AND
SOCIAL JUSTICE
• In addition to his activism, King also embraced
Gandhi's teachings on personal morality and ethical
behavior.
• Gandhi believed in the importance of living a simple
life and in the need to practice what one preached.
• King embraced these ideas and lived a modest
lifestyle, dedicating his life to social justice and the
cause of civil rights.
• He believed that personal ethics and morality were
essential components of a just and equitable society. King with his
family
KING'S LEGACY AND
IMPACT ON AMERICAN
SOCIETY
• King's embrace of non-violent resistance and his commitment
to social justice continue to inspire people around the world.
• His legacy as a civil rights leader has had a profound impact
on American society, and his teachings on non-violent
resistance continue to inspire social justice movements around
the world.
• His legacy is a testament to the enduring power of Gandhi's
philosophy and to the impact of one individual's commitment
to justice and equality. Martin Luther King Jr during a civil rights
protest
CONCLUSION
• In conclusion, the influence of Mahatma Gandhi's philosophy of non-violent
resistance on Martin Luther King Jr. cannot be overstated.
• Gandhi's teachings inspired King's own activism and played a central role in
shaping his approach to social justice.
• King's use of non-violent resistance, his commitment to personal morality,
and his belief in the power of love and forgiveness were all deeply influenced
by Gandhi's teachings.
• King's legacy continues to inspire people around the world and is a testament
to the power of non-violent resistance as a tool for social change.
BIBLIOGRAPHY
• https://www.wikipedia.org
• https://lincs.ed.gov
• https://kinginstitute.stanford.edu
• https://www.biography.com
• https://papersowl.com