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The King Center for Nonviolent Social Change
Established in 1968 by Coretta Scott King, The King Center is the official, living memorial dedicated to the advancement of the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., leader of America’s greatest nonviolent movement for justice, equality and peace. - The Martin Luther King Jr. Papers Project, Stanford University
The King Papers Project is a major research effort to assemble and disseminate historical information concerning Martin Luther King Jr. and the social movements in which he participated, and is a cooperative venture of Stanford University, the King Center, and the King Estate. Site includes full text of all major speeches. - The Martin Luther King Jr. Education Project from the Seattle Times
History, photo gallery, study guide, student essays, stories, guestbook and more. - National Memorial Project
The Washington, D.C., Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial Project Foundation official Web site. - National Civil Rights Museum - a comprehensive overview of the civil rights movement in exhibit form.
- National Historic Site -- See information about Dr. King's birthplace.
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service
Find out how to serve and get tips for creating and enhancing a service project of your own - Black Voices.com's "A Man Who Stirred the Nation"
Articles, facts and photos and more. - Official NAACP Web Site - Founded in 1909, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is the nation's largest civil rights organization.
- "On This Day" for March 25, 1965, New York Times cover and article of the Montgomery, Alabama march
- Time Magazine's "Most Influential People of the 20th Century" tribute to Dr. King
- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. lesson plans from the National Archives
- Family Education.com's Martin Luther King site
Helps families broaden their knowledge of King's life and legacy as they celebrate his birthday with history, activities, quizzes and resources. - Scholastic Magazine research tools on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

