Sunday, March 9, 2014

MLK, Jr. National Historic Site

When we were in Atlanta, we visited the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site.  He was born in Atlanta in this home.
 
 
He became a Pastor in this Ebenezer Baptist Church.
 
 
The Civil Rights Movement was lead by MLK. He chose to do this via non-violent protests and civil disobedience.  He was definitely influenced by the philosophy of non-violence practiced by Mahatma Gandhi.  He went to India in 1959 to study Gandhi’s techniques of nonviolent resistance.  There is a big statue of Mahatma Gandhi in this Historic Site.
 
 
MLK, Jr.'s tributes to the Mahatma.
 
 
The Charkha
 
 
The eternal flame
 
Few photos from the MLK museum





The famous "I Have A Dream" speech on August 28, 1963, in Washington, DC.  This speech is among the most acclaimed in U.S. History.
 
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33 comments:

  1. RenuMarch 9, 2014 at 8:50 PM

    Gandhiji is our best brand ambassador and heritage.

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  2. RajlakshmiMarch 9, 2014 at 11:13 PM

    ohh they have a statue of Gandhiji... nice clicks... thanks for sharing

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  3. AshaMarch 9, 2014 at 11:50 PM

    I knew Gandhiji was MLK, jr's inspiration, but never knew he visited India. Gives goosebumps to note that he has been honored with a statue. Thanks for sharing the information and lovely pics.

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  4. BK Chowla,March 10, 2014 at 4:56 AM

    Hi,
    our nation and the polity may be forgetting Gandhiji,it seems,the world still loves him

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  5. SGMarch 10, 2014 at 6:52 AM

    Thanks for your comments Renu. Yes, he is respected all over the world.

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  6. SGMarch 10, 2014 at 6:53 AM

    Thanks for your comments Rajlakshmi. I am glad you liked these photos.

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  7. SGMarch 10, 2014 at 6:54 AM

    Thanks for your comments Asha. I am glad you liked this post.

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  8. SGMarch 10, 2014 at 6:55 AM

    Thanks for your comments Mr. Chowla. Yes, the world still loves him.

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  9. ReshmaMarch 10, 2014 at 9:43 AM

    I never knew MLK Jr visited India. Loved your short but informative photo-post SG.

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  10. SGMarch 10, 2014 at 10:53 AM

    Thanks for your comments Reshma. I am glad you liked this post.

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  11. Avada KedavraMarch 10, 2014 at 11:11 AM

    Gandhi's statue in US! that's really great. Had no idea that MLK Jr. got so influenced by Gandhi. Thanks for the pics SG.

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  12. Who Posted This?March 10, 2014 at 12:43 PM

    Is my statue also located at the MLK museum?
    Or maybe my statue is located at Gandhi’s museum?
    Both men were influenced by my philosophy of civil disobedience.

    Regards,
    Henry David Thoreau

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  13. SGMarch 10, 2014 at 1:13 PM

    Thanks for your comments Ash. I am glad you liked this post.

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  14. SGMarch 10, 2014 at 1:16 PM

    Thanks for your comments Henry. I know your philosophy of civil disobedience influenced Leo Tolstoy, Mahatma Gandhi, and Martin Luther King, Jr. But majority of the people in India, USA, and rest of the world do not know this fact.

    Unfortunately you did not get enough publicity like Gandhi and King. Here I want to quote from your one of your speeches: “Rather than love, than money, than fame, give me truth.” And the truth is you were the guiding light for Gandhi and King.

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  15. Destination InfinityMarch 10, 2014 at 7:41 PM

    What is this eternal flame? Does it keep burning always? MLK, in the context of his times, was a great person. I hope he will inspire many more...

    Destination Infinity

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  16. SGMarch 10, 2014 at 8:13 PM

    Thanks for your comments Rajesh. Yes, eternal flames keep burning always. Most eternal flames are tended and ignited intentionally. Eternal flames most often commemorate a person or event of national significance, or serve as a reminder of commitment to a common goal, such as international peace. (Thanks Wikipedia)

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  17. HaddockMarch 10, 2014 at 11:53 PM

    Nice pictures. Never knew he came to India.
    Being non violent is the best way to protest.

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  18. SGMarch 11, 2014 at 8:41 AM

    Thanks for your comments Haddock. According to the information in the Museum, MLK came to India in 1959.

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  19. rudraprayagaMarch 11, 2014 at 10:37 AM

    Really informative SG.Thank you for displaying these relevant photographs.'Waiting Room-For white only!'

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  20. SGMarch 11, 2014 at 3:29 PM

    Thanks for your comments Sarala. White only. Yes, those were the segregation days.

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  21. Shilpa GargMarch 12, 2014 at 4:28 AM

    That was an informative post!! Thanks for sharing :)

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  22. SGMarch 12, 2014 at 10:34 AM

    Thanks for your comments Shilpa. I am glad you this post.

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  23. Meera SundararajanMarch 13, 2014 at 1:41 AM

    Thank you for the lovely pictures and the descriptions. I almost visited Atlanta in 2012. Feel bad that I missed this all. I am a great admirer of Martin Luther King and his civil rights movement.

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  24. SGMarch 13, 2014 at 12:15 PM

    Thanks for your comments Meera. I am glad you liked this post.

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  25. Sindhu Devi KMarch 13, 2014 at 11:12 PM

    Nice post :) Informative!

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  26. Rama AnanthMarch 14, 2014 at 3:47 AM

    It was good you could visit this place, which has great historical importance. The pictures are really good. Gandhi is better understood, and respected outside India than in India.

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  27. SGMarch 14, 2014 at 8:04 AM

    Thanks Sindhu for your comments. I am glad you liked this post.

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  28. SGMarch 14, 2014 at 8:05 AM

    Thanks for your comments Rama. Yes, you are right. Gandhi is better understood and respected outside India.

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  29. Ranita SinhaMarch 14, 2014 at 10:21 AM

    So proud to see Gandhiji's statue in a foreign land..nice pictures too..

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  30. SGMarch 14, 2014 at 5:20 PM

    Thanks for your comments Ranita. I am glad you liked these photos.

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  31. Afshan ShaikMarch 18, 2014 at 12:08 AM

    Oh ! This is really a treasure. Travelng down the history always is ! Good collection of pics

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  32. SGMarch 18, 2014 at 9:43 AM

    Thanks for your comments Afshan. I am glad you liked this post.

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  33. Camila Rafaela FelippiMarch 24, 2014 at 12:51 PM

    I like to read about it! At school we just learn the same history: Brazilian history, Hitler, Colombo...

    But... How is eternal flame? Is it really eternal? How? oO

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