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Martin Luther King Jr. was born in this house in Atlanta, Georgia. He grew up here with his parents and siblings, learning important values about equality and justice that would shape his future role as a civil rights leader.

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December 1, 1955: Montgomery Bus Boycott Begins

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December 1, 1955: Montgomery Bus Boycott Begins

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After Rosa Parks was arrested for refusing to give up her bus seat, Dr. King led a peaceful boycott of Montgomery buses. The boycott lasted 381 days and ended when segregation on buses became illegal. This was Dr. King's first major leadership role in the Civil Rights Movement.

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Dr. King delivered his famous 'I Have a Dream' speech at the Lincoln Memorial during the March on Washington. Over 250,000 people gathered to hear his powerful message about hopes for racial equality in America.

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May 2, 1963: Birmingham Children's Crusade

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May 2, 1963: Birmingham Children's Crusade

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Hundreds of young people marched through Birmingham to protest segregation. This peaceful protest was met with fire hoses and police dogs, which shocked the nation and helped change many people's minds about civil rights.

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Peaceful protesters attempting to march from Selma to Montgomery for voting rights were met with violence at the Edmund Pettus Bridge. This event helped lead to the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

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March 25, 1965: Selma to Montgomery March Success

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March 25, 1965: Selma to Montgomery March Success

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After two failed attempts, protesters successfully completed the 54-mile march from Selma to Montgomery. Dr. King led thousands of people to the Alabama State Capitol to demand voting rights for African Americans.

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Dr. King gave his last speech at the Mason Temple in Memphis. He was there to support sanitation workers who were striking for better working conditions and fair pay. In this powerful speech, he said he had 'been to the mountaintop' and could see a better future.

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National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel

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Dr. King was tragically shot at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee. Today, this location is the National Civil Rights Museum, where people can learn about Dr. King's important work and the Civil Rights Movement.