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The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Oprah"I personally believe that I would not be standing here today, with my own television show, if Dr. King had not fought the battles he fought." — Oprah

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Close friends, colleagues and family members reflect on Dr. King's faith, his courage and his dignity.

A Portrait of His Life
From 1955–1968, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. led a peaceful revolution that sought to rid the country of segregation laws.

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