Explore the lesser-known facets of Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy, including his opposition to war and dedication to eradicating poverty.
The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. , who spent his life fighting American injustice, was born Jan. 15, 1929, and his birthday, which was made a federal holiday late in 1983, is celebrated every year on the third Monday in January. From King's opposition to war and dedication to eradicating poverty to the relentless fight against segregation, his influence echoes through history, inspiring generations toward justice, equality and social change .
Explore King's profound journey as we unravel the lesser-known facets of his legacy. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR: THE LIFE AND THE LEGACY 1. War The idealization of King and the years following his assassination have obscured the radical nature of his vision. Toward the end of his life, the civil rights leader criticized the Vietnam War and the disparities in the American economy. King had come to the conclusion that both militarism and poverty were hindering the U.S. from fulfilling its ideals. 'I oppose the war in Vietnam because I love America,' King told an audience at New York’s Riverside Church in 196
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