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Timeline: Key points in the life of Martin Luther King Jr.

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A light during of snow falls on a statue of Martin Luther King Jr. in Newark, N.J., Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016. A holiday honoring King’s birth is celebrated annually across the United States.
A light during of snow falls on a statue of Martin Luther King Jr. in Newark, N.J., Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016. A holiday honoring King’s birth is celebrated annually across the United States. Seth Wenig AP

Martin Luther King Jr. was one of the most consequential American figures of the 20th century, a man whose achievements continue to resonate. The following is a timeline with key moments in the civil rights leader’s life.

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This story was originally published January 18, 2016 at 10:22 AM with the headline "Timeline: Key points in the life of Martin Luther King Jr.."

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