1963 - On June 23, MLK leads 125,000 people on a Freedom Walk in Detroit. The March on Washington held August 28 is the largest civil rights demonstration in history with nearly 250,000 people in attendance.
1964 - During the summer, King experiences his first hurtful rejection by black people when he is stoned by Black Muslims in Harlem.
- King is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize on December 10. Dr. King is the youngest person to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for Peace at age 35.
(via LSU)
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