dec 10, 1964 - Martin Luther King Jr. Wins the Nobel Peace Prize

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Martin Luther King Jr. winning the Nobel Peace Prize was a significant moment in American History. It recognized his tireless work and how dedicated he was as a Civil Rights leader and his commitment to nonviolent resistance. His philosophy of nonviolence was a powerful way to demonstrate their commitment to the struggle for Civil Rights and inspired countless others to join the fight for Civil Rights. The Nobel Peace Prize elevated his status and made him be seen by countless people around the world which brought attention to America's fight for Civil Rights in the United States of America. It also showed the importance of using peaceful means of protesting to achieve social change. His message for nonviolence is still relevant today. His peaceful means of protesting helped get the Civil Rights Act passed because if he was violent and causing chaos, the government would be less likely to pass the act.

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