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Martin Luther King Jr.

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Martin Luther King Jr. Martin Luther King Jr. is by far the most impressive leader in history because of multitude reasons. One of the reasons is the confidence he had in himself, other reasons being, good patience, positive attitude, good communication skills, and he was accountable for his actions. King stated, “Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter” (Martin Luther King Jr. Quotes). He was an outstanding leader who became the most visible spokesperson during the Civil Rights Movement. “In order to achieve greatness, you must create a culture of optimism” (Bornstein, Adam and Jordan Bornstein 4). King always stayed positive no matter what he went through in his lifetime, from the time he was born until he died. King was born on a Tuesday, January 15, 1929. He was born in his family home in Atlanta, Georgia. His parents were Reverend Martin Luther King Sr. and Alberta Williams King. He had two siblings, Christine and Alfred Daniel Williams King. They all lived in the same house, along with his grandparents. His mom played the piano very well and she taught the King children how to play. King was a paperboy and wanted to be a fireman when he grew up. His father was a Baptist Minister and he was in charge of the children’s moral and religious education. King could always tell that black and white people had different rights in certain parts of America. When they would go out to eat, they would have to sit in separate areas. He didn’t

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