Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a man of revelation who fought tirelessly and endlessly for the rights of African Americans all over the country. Born in Atlanta, Georgia in 1929, Dr. King was always studying and learning. He graduated high school at 15 before going to Morehouse College in 1944, followed by the Croxer […]

These pictures of Martin Luther King Jr. showcase his life, legacy and impact as a civil rights leader The post 25 Pictures of Martin Luther King Jr.’s Life and Legacy appeared first on Reader's Digest. Historic pictures of Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a monumental leader in the Civil Rights Movement, guiding it from the mid-1950s until his tragic assassination in 1968, when he was just 39 years old. Despite his short life, King’s influence on American society, history and the fight for equality remains profound. In fact, a quick search for “pictures of Martin Luther King Jr.” reveals the depth of his legacy and the extraordinary impact he had on the world. Below, we’ve curated a collection of powerful photos that capture Dr. King’s unwavering passion, his leadership in movements that shaped history and his ability to inspire generations. You’ll see MLK photos from his early years; moments with his wife, Coretta Scott King (also a civil rights activist herself); and personal glimpses into his family life. We’ve included an iconic photo of King with Malcolm X too. Whether you’re honoring MLK Day on Jan. 20 or simply seeking inspiration from the life of a legend, these photos of Martin Luther King Jr. offer a unique window into his extraordinary accomplishments and enduring spirit. Read on to discover some of the most compelling and rarely seen images of this American icon. Get Reader’s Digest’s Read Up newsletter for more history, knowledge, fun facts, humor, cleaning, travel and tech all week long.

Jonathan Eig, author of the biography ‘King: A Life,’ spoke about the late civil rights leader on a Jan. 3 episode of NPR’s ‘Book of the Day’ podcast

Martin Luther King III, the son of civil rights advocate Martin Luther King Jr., said his father would be “quite disappointed” with the current world, but not surprised. King joined NBC News’s “Meet the Press,” where he was asked about the state of the nation and what his father would think. “He’d be quite disappointed,…