Abraham Lincoln and Martin Luther King Jr. both had very similar beliefs. Although Lincoln and King fought at two different times, one was white and the other one was African-American; they both influenced the United States greatly, and are still well-known for their role in the United Sates history today. Martin Luther King Jr and Abraham Lincoln fought for African-Americans, both were assassinated and gave great speeches. While Lincoln fought for the freedom of slaves in the United States, King fought for their civil rights. Martin Luther King Jr was born January 15, 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia. He is one of the most famous civil rights activists in American history. He was famous as well for using nonviolent resistance to overcome injustice, and he was always trying to end segregation laws that prevented African-Americans from entering certain places. He did all he could to make people realize that "all men are created equal." In Alabama in 1963, King and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) helped local black leaders organize a protest to end segregation and achieve equal opportunity in employment. He found himself in jail on many occasions for protesting the treatment of African-Americans. In 1964, he received the Nobel Peace Prize because of his great work. “In 1966, King and the SCLC launched a campaign in Chicago to raise awareness of the issues of urban discrimination and poverty as manifested in housing, schooling, and unemployment” (King). King’s most famous speech was “I Have a Dream.” It talks about how King wants the African-American and white people to be equal. Martin Luther King Jr. is one of the most famous people in the United States who fought for the civil rights of African-American people. Abraham Lincoln was born February 12, 1809 in Hodgenville, Kentucky, United States. He came from a poor family. He was the sixteenth President of the United States. Abraham Lincoln is remembered for his vigo