He had a dream: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. dedicated his life to ensuring that his own children--and children everywhere--could one day play, work, and live peacefully with people of all races.
| Publisher | Scholastic, Inc. |
| Publication | Junior Scholastic |
| Subject | Education |
| Format | Magazine/Journal |
| ISSN | 0022-6688 |
| Issues per Year | 18 |
| Volume | 106 |
| Issue | 10 |
| Published | 2004-01-05 |
| Role | Type | Name |
| Biographee | Biography | Martin Luther King Jr. |
| Author | n/a | Denise Rinaldo |
This month marks the 75th anniversary of the birth of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. His influence on American society has been so profound that it is hard to believe he was only 39 years old when he died.
Recently, a photography exhibit of King, called "Countdown to Eternity," has been traveling to museums around the world. Benedict J. Fernandez took the photos during the last year of King's life. They show King in moments of drama: leading demonstrations or addressing conferences. But they also capture the human side of a great leader, as he plays with his sons, Dexter and...
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