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10 interesting facts you may not know about Martin Luther King Jr.

10 interesting facts you may not know about Martin Luther King Jr.

Fox News
Monday, January 15, 2024 02:38:45 PM UTC

Martin Luther King Jr. had a strong impact on the country throughout his life and long thereafter. His legacy lives on, and is especially celebrated every year in January.

King was a Nobel Peace Prize recipient, and participated in the Selma March, an event that resulted in the passage of the Voting Rights Act. This legislation helped African Americans exercise their right to vote. 

As the U.S. celebrates the life of the civil rights hero on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, here are 10 surprising facts you may not know about him.

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