Received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964 from "summary" of The Autobiography of Martin Luther King, Jr. by Clayborne Carson
In December 1964, I was honored to receive the Nobel Peace Prize. The award was a humbling recognition of the nonviolent civil rights movement that I had been a part of for many years. The Nobel committee highlighted my efforts to achieve racial equality through peaceful means, emphasizing the importance of love and understanding in the face of hatred and violence. The prize was not just a personal achievement, but a validation of the principles of nonviolence that I had long advocated for. It was a reminder that the struggle for justice and equality could be won without resorting to aggression or retaliation. The Nobel committee's decision to honor me was a testament to the power of nonviolent resistance in the face of oppression and injustice. Receiving the Nobe...
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