... ) CONCLUSION Martin Luther King Jr. helped people fight for their dreams and promoted tolerance, diversity, and unity among all people like Gandhi had done. His message touched the hearts of so many because it was a universal message. He credited Gandhi's example of passive resistance. Gandhi's legacy has lived on after his death. He proved to the world that one could be a hero ... peace and toleration that will influence future generations in this country and throughout the world. Martin Luther King Jr. lived his life with courage and love. His message of hope, peace, and tolerance sent...

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... the need to be heard. Finally, Freedom of speech would also be put to the test in this era. Protests once again would function as a main avenue to spread people's message. While the war in Vietnam was taking lives at a horrific rate, there was a much different war being waged in America. The war at home was one of social standards. Thought ... been outspoken. This led into the right of upholding the freedom of speech. Young people over the nation took a stand to say that they would not be silenced. They had a message, and it must be heard. The period of the 60s was a time of love and wa...

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... sent federal troops to overrule a state segregation law, and the event marked a turning point in civil-rights history. Still, King felt he needed to do even more to get his message out to more people. With this in mind, he began his first book "Stride Toward Freedom-. Meanwhile, opposition to the civil-rights movement continued to be strong. The end of ... ...

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... -violent actions. While tragic, King was not assassinated for dreaming, he was assassinated for challenging the system. Today, we honor King through celebrations, parades, and speeches. Perhaps, simply understanding King's message of social justice best honors him. King's legacy lives on in the hearts of Americans throughout the nation. He will forever be remembered as the man who brought about a constructive ... ...

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