Five Intriguing Facts About Martin Luther King Jr.

The first time I set foot in Washington, D.C., I found myself standing on the National Mall, completely overwhelmed by a surge of energy coursing through my body.

As I closed my eyes, I could vividly picture the historic scene of hundreds of thousands of people who had gathered in that very spot on August 28th, 1963 for the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, where Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his iconic "I Have A Dream" speech.

Today serves as a day of remembrance for Martin Luther King Jr., a courageous advocate who tirelessly fought against racial segregation and championed peace and the sanctity of life.

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Beyond the well-known "I Have A Dream" speech, there are five lesser-known but incredibly intriguing facts about Martin Luther King Jr. that may surprise you.

Five Interesting Facts About Martin Luther King Jr.

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