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Have you ever wondered why it seems like almost every city has a street named after Dr. Martin Luther King; Jr.? Or why there is a national holiday in January to honor his birthday? As we mark the 50th anniversary of Dr. King's assassination; this book explores how the Baptist preacher from Atlanta came to be the leader of the 1960s civil rights movement. You will explore his influential acts of civil disobedience; like the March on Washington in 1963; when he delivered his famous "I Have a Dream" speech. You will learn about the causes he championed; including ending racial discrimination in the workplace and establishing a higher minimum wage; topics still making headlines today. Take a closer look at the extraordinary life of this family man; eloquent speaker; and Nobel Peace Prize winner; cut short in 1968 when he was shot at age 39. Learn why even after his death; Dr. King has been honored with presidential and congressional medals; a monument on Washington; D.C.'s National Mall; and streets named after him in more than 900 cities.