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The Words of Martin Luther King, Jr.: Second Edition

The Words of Martin Luther King, Jr.: Second Edition

The Words of Martin Luther King, Jr.: Second Edition

The Words of Martin Luther King, Jr.: Second Edition

Overview

Created as a living memorial to the philosophies and ideas of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., this essential volume includes more than 120 quotations from the greatest civil rights leader's speeches, sermons, and writings. Selected and introduced by Coretta Scott King, this book helps keep the dream alive by focusing on seven areas of the Nobel Peace Prize winner's concern: the community of man, racism, civil rights, justice and freedom, faith and religion, nonviolence, and peace.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781557044839
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication date: 10/19/2001
Series: Newmarket Words Of Series
Pages: 128
Product dimensions: 5.12(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.32(d)
Age Range: 12 - 17 Years

About the Author

Martin Luther King III is the elder son of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King. He is a human rights advocate and community activist. He lives in Atlanta, Georgia, with his wife, Arndrea, and his daughter, Yolanda Renee.

Table of Contents

Introduction7
The Community of Man15
Racism27
Civil Rights35
Justice and Freedom49
Faith and Religion61
Nonviolence69
Peace81
"I've Been to the Mountain Top" Excerpt from the speech given April 3, 196893
"I Have a Dream" Excerpt from the speech given August 28, 196395
Proclamation of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day by the President of the United States99
Chronology105
Sources119
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