Home CIRCA 1960s: Martin Luther King, Jr. (January 15, 1929 – April 4, 1968) was an American clergyman, activist, and prominent leader in the African American civil rights. <P> <P><B>CREDIT:</B><BR/> Universal History Archive/Getty Images</P> CIRCA 1960s: Martin Luther King, Jr. (January 15, 1929 - April 4, 1968) was an American clergyman, activist, and prominent leader in the African American civil rights. <P> <P><B>CREDIT:</B><BR/> Universal History Archive/Getty Images</P>

CIRCA 1960s: Martin Luther King, Jr. (January 15, 1929 – April 4, 1968) was an American clergyman, activist, and prominent leader in the African American civil rights.

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Martin Luther King, Jr.

Washington: West Berlin Mayor Willy Brnadt (L) is shown with Negro leader Rev. Martin Luther (R), and John P. Roche, national chairman, ADA. Brandt urged the Western allies to keep the issue of divided Germany on the conference table when dealing with the Russians. <P> <P><B>CREDIT:</B><BR/> Bettmann collection via Getty Images</P>