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 (97 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 2 | 8.50 | 0.10% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 70,825 | $2,700,000 | 2,817$ |
| France | 2 | 9.00 | 0.21% | +10% | 65,273,511 | 149,429 | $2,700,000 | 6,181$ |
| Italy | 2 | 7.00 | 0.19% | +0% | 60,461,826 | 113,224 | $2,000,000 | 3,745$ |
| Jamaica | 1 | 9.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 2,961,167 | 3,147 | $15,000 | 16$ |
| Spain | 1 | 9.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 44,444 | $1,400,000 | 1,331$ |
| Montenegro | 1 | 9.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 628,066 | 605 | $5,500 | 5$ |
| Israel | 1 | 8.00 | 0.12% | +0% | 9,216,900 | 10,767 | $400,000 | 467$ |
| Colombia | 1 | 9.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 50,882,884 | 48,230 | $350,000 | 332$ |
| Portugal | 1 | 9.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 10,196,709 | 9,539 | $240,000 | 225$ |
| Kazakhstan | 1 | 9.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 18,776,707 | 17,747 | $180,000 | 170$ |
| Totals | 13 | 333,038,559 | 467,957 | $9,990,500 | 15,289$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Italy:
Sergio Mattarella quotes Martin Luther King to emphasize the need for peace.
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Colombia:
Martin Luther King championed the guarantee of 'natural rights' for all individuals, regardless of race, sex, religion, or class.
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Kazakhstan:
Martin Luther King is known for his famous 'I have a dream' speech advocating for civil rights.
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Portugal:
Martin Luther King is referenced in the context of the opera Appomattox, which connects historical figures through music.
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United Kingdom:
Gandhi and Martin Luther King achieved at least some of their goals without resorting to violence.
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Montenegro:
Martin Luther King is referenced as a significant figure in the context of soft power and resistance against oppression.
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Israel:
Martin Luther King was referenced in the context of hope for change in Israel's political situation.
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Spain:
Martin Luther King was a prominent civil rights leader who was assassinated in 1968.
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Italy:
Martin Luther King is mentioned in a hypothetical scenario about how he would need to speak to be remembered today.
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Jamaica:
Martin Luther King fought and won legislative changes for civil rights in America.
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