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Martin Luther King Jr.
Celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Learn about important historical sites here in Atlanta and read stories from our archives.
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PHOTOS: The life of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
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On Jan. 15, 1929, Martin Luther King, Jr., the second of three children of the Rev. Martin Luther King, Sr. and Alberta Williams King, was born at the family home on 501 Auburn Avenue.
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