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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Martin Luther King, Jr., born Jan. 15, 1929, and assassinated Apr. 4, 1968, called himself a drum major for justice and a drum major for peace. His dream liberated Birmingham from itself and began a new day of love, mutual respect, and cooperation. Citizens of Birmingham expressed their esteem for him and appreciation of his sacrificial service to mankind.
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