The Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

           Dr. Martin Luther king Jr. was one of the greatest and most influential person in history. He led Marches and boycotts that helped shape the outcome of the civil rights movement. He worked hard to fight segregation in Birmingham, and helped pass the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by leading the famous March on Washington. He also worked hard to support voting rights for African Americans. Dr. King played a key role in the Selma to Montgomery March for for voting rights. The Voting Rights Act was passed in 1965 and resulted almost directly because of the Selma to Montgomery March. They walked 54 miles to the capital building in Montgomery. The March was not able to make it to Montgomery until the third attempt, the first time they tried to march on March 7, 1965 they were met by Alabama State troopers who were lined up across the famous Edmund Pettus Bridge. The demonstrators were violently attacked by the police and this day is known as Bloody Sunday because of this. They attempted once again March 9th but had to turn back and disperse due to a court order. The March was finally completed on March 25 1965. Dr. martin Luther King Jr. touched people with his words as well as his actions. Upon arriving to the capitol building Dr. King gave a speech known that will be known as "How Long, Not Long" and ensured all of the demonstrators that they were close to achieving the justice they deserve. Dr. King worked for the Civil Rights of African Americans, he felt the discrimination that should not be relived. There are still minorities today who suffer through discrimination and whose rights are not respected.