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Martin Luther King Jr. Fact #3: King was relatively obscure when he was chosen as the spokesperson for the Montgomery Bus Boycott in 1955.

Freshly arrived in Alabama, Martin Luther King Jr. found himself thrust into a pivotal role within the burgeoning civil rights movement. The leaders of the boycott, ignited by Rosa Parks’ courageous refusal to surrender her bus seat, sought a newcomer to be the public face of their cause. Fearing potential rivalries within the movement, King emerged as the bipartisan choice, destined to become a powerful voice in the struggle for equality.