Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr. was a prominent leader in the American civil rights movement during the 1950s and 1960s, known for his commitment to nonviolent activism and his powerful speeches advocating for racial equality and justice. His legacy is celebrated annually on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and he is remembered for his iconic 'I Have a Dream' speech delivered during the 1963 March on Washington.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 5 | 8.20 | 0.24% | +40% | 331,002,651 | 1,092,418 | $21,000,000 | 69,307$ |
| United Kingdom | 2 | 7.00 | 0.10% | +10% | 67,886,011 | 73,246 | $2,700,000 | 2,913$ |
| Canada | 1 | 9.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 35,354 | $1,700,000 | 1,581$ |
| Argentina | 1 | 9.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 45,195,774 | 41,237 | $450,000 | 411$ |
| Portugal | 1 | 9.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 10,196,709 | 9,287 | $240,000 | 219$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 8.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 7,984 | $700,000 | 646$ |
| Cabo Verde | 1 | 9.00 | 0.27% | +0% | 555,987 | 1,491 | $2,100 | 6$ |
| Guatemala | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 17,915,568 | 16,870 | $82,000 | 77$ |
| Totals | 13 | 519,412,560 | 1,277,887 | $26,874,100 | 75,160$ |
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Guatemala:
The article references Martin Luther King Jr. in relation to a holiday where park entry is free.
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United States:
Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated in Memphis, an event that deeply affected Finebaum.
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United States:
The removal of Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a fee-free day has drawn criticism.
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United Kingdom:
Martin Luther King Jr Day is being removed from the list of fee-free entrance days by the National Park Service.
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United States:
Admission fees have been waived on Martin Luther King Jr. Day for years.
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Switzerland:
Juan Orlando Hernández quoted Martin Luther King Jr. in his plea for a pardon.
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Cabo Verde:
Martin Luther King Jr. is referenced in the context of the urgency to act on climate change.
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United Kingdom:
Martin Luther King Jr embraced Gandhi’s philosophy of nonviolent resistance for the US civil rights movement.
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United States:
Jesse Jackson is a protégé of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
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Portugal:
Martin Luther King Jr. spoke at a conference dedicated to Peace on Earth at the InterContinental in 1967.
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