Martin Luther King Jr. stood at exactly 5ft 6 ½ (168.9 cm), a height that contrasted with his colossal impact on history as a civil rights leader. Despite his modest stature, King's commanding presence and eloquent voice made him a giant in the fight for racial equality.
His 5ft 6 ½ frame allowed him to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with everyday Americans during marches and protests, symbolizing solidarity. Key highlights include leading the Montgomery Bus Boycott in 1955, delivering the iconic "I Have a Dream" speech at the 1963 March on Washington, and receiving the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964 for nonviolent resistance.
- Founded the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC)
- Advocated for voting rights and economic justice
- Assassinated on April 4, 1968, cementing his legacy