Martin Luther King
Martin Luther King Jr. was a prominent civil rights leader in the United States, best known for his role in advancing civil rights through nonviolent activism. He played a pivotal role in the American civil rights movement during the 1950s and 1960s, advocating for equality and justice for African Americans. His famous 'I Have a Dream' speech during the 1963 March on Washington is considered a defining moment in the struggle for civil rights.
Born on Jan 15, 1929 (96 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 4 | 8.00 | 0.13% | +20% | 60,461,826 | 93,287 | $2,000,000 | 3,086$ |
| United Kingdom | 2 | 7.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 36,765 | $2,700,000 | 1,462$ |
| Switzerland | 2 | 7.50 | 0.14% | +10% | 8,654,622 | 13,446 | $700,000 | 1,088$ |
| Dominican Republic | 1 | 7.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 10,847,910 | 7,445 | $89,000 | 61$ |
| Venezuela | 1 | 9.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 28,435,943 | 18,078 | $48,000 | 31$ |
| Sweden | 1 | 2.00 | 0.04% | +10% | 10,099,265 | 4,731 | $530,000 | 248$ |
| Liechtenstein | 1 | 9.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 38,137 | 14 | $6,900 | 3$ |
| Brazil | 1 | 9.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 211,049,527 | 112,680 | $1,500,000 | 801$ |
| Kazakhstan | 1 | 5.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 18,776,707 | 10,693 | $180,000 | 103$ |
| Totals | 14 | 416,249,948 | 297,139 | $7,753,900 | 6,883$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Brazil:
Martin Luther King is referenced in the samba performed at the carnival, highlighting his legacy.
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Italy:
Bob Dylan performed alongside Martin Luther King, advocating for civil rights and peace during the 1960s.
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Italy:
Martin Luther King is noted for winning the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964, a pivotal year for civil rights.
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Kazakhstan:
Martin Luther King's assassination investigation documents were mentioned alongside Epstein's case.
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Switzerland:
Martin Luther King was rigorously monitored by J. Edgar Hoover due to Hoover's personal biases and the civil rights leader's activism.
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Italy:
The mention of Martin Luther King's dream in the inaugural speech of the new president highlights a significant shift in the Republican base.
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Sweden:
Kanye West faced criticism for calling Martin Luther King outdated in a controversial interview.
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Liechtenstein:
Martin Luther King is honored in the exhibition for being one of the great dreamers.
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Dominican Republic:
In 1964, Martin Luther King received the Nobel Peace Prize, but was assassinated four years later.
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United Kingdom:
Atlanta was the birthplace of Martin Luther King, but is now falling victim to rapid gentrification.
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