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This biography chronicles the life of Martin Luther King Jr., a prominent African‑American clergy member and Baptist minister who became a central figure in the U.S. civil‑rights movement. Drawing on Gandhian principles of non‑violence, King mobilized citizens and fought for equal rights. The book explores his leadership, public speeches, and the broader impact of his work on American society and the civil‑rights struggle.
First publish date: 1968
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Biography
Authors: Ed Clayton
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