Questions about King

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In what city was Martin Luther King Jr. assassinated?

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Memphis, Tennessee

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What college did King attend first?

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Morehouse College

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What was the name of the organization that Martin Luther King Jr. co-founded in 1957 to promote civil rights?

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Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC)

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What year was Martin Luther King Jr born?

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1929

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What was the name of the famous speech Martin Luther King Jr. gave during the March on Washington?

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"I Have a Dream"

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What is the significance of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC)?

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It was founded to coordinate and support nonviolent direct action to achieve civil rights.

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What major event did Martin Luther King Jr. lead in 1963?

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The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.

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What was the main message of Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'I Have a Dream' speech?

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The vision of a racially integrated and harmonious America.

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What award did Martin Luther King Jr. receive in 1964?

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The Nobel Peace Prize.

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What was the purpose of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?

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To outlaw discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.