Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Legislation | Periscope

Dr. King's efforts would lead to wider recognition of equal rights, education and political representation for African Americans and other minorities. For his work, he earned a Nobel Peace Prize in 1964. Dr. King was the youngest man to ever receive the prize, considered one of the highest honors in the world.

Today, we celebrate Martin Luther King Day every January to honor the work and achievements of Dr. King. His work in civil rights encouraged many people to think about how they were treated and how they treated other people. Dr. King is remembered as one of the most important leaders of the civil rights movement.

Dr. King's wife, Coretta Scott King, continued his legacy of civil rights activism. She stands to the far left of President Reagan, who in 1983, signed legislation creating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Courtesy: National Archives

Los esfuerzos del Dr. King conducirían a un reconocimiento mas amplio a la igualdad de los derechos, educación y representación política para los Afroamericanos y otras minorías. Por su trabajo, gano el Premio Nobel de la paz en 1964. El Dr. King fue el hombre más joven de recibir el reconocimiento, considerados unos de los más altos honores del mundo.

El Dia de Martin Luther King se celebrado cada enero para honrar el trabajo y los logros del Dr. King. Su trabajo por los Derechos Civiles animo a muchas personas a pensar en como fueron tratados y como trataron a otras personas. El Dr. King es recordado como uno de los lideres más importantes del movimiento de los Derechos Civiles.

La esposa de Dr. King, Coletta Scott King, continuo su legado de activismo por los Derechos Civiles. Ella se encuentra al lado izquierdo del presidente Reagan, quien en1983 firmo una legislación creando el Dia de Martin Luther King, Jr.

Cortesía: Archivos Nacionales

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