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Martin Luther King, Jr. speaking

Martin Luther King, Jr. found inspiration in Henry David Thoreau

Source: Smithsonian Magazine

Thoreau inspired generations of international protesters with his essay, “Civil Disobedience.” Read how famous figures like Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr. transformed Thoreau’s words into impactful actions.

This entry was posted in The Individual and Society and tagged Historic Figures, History, People on March 1, 2019 by Daniella Navarro.

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