Prominent people in the American society

One important aspect of the American culture is the famous figures in it. The United states of America has a number special people in its history--that of which are mostly presidents. These people are part of the American culture and they have contributed to the American culture that is apparent today. Here you learn about:

• Who is Martin Luther King? and why is he an important figure?
• What presidents do the Americans admire the most? and why?

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USA presidents:

Presidents are also an important figure that forms the ideas of the American society and culture. Here is a short presentation slide show that shows what presidents are admired and why that is.

What presidents do American admire the most?


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Martin Luther King:
Martin Luther King fought for the civil rights movement and for the rights of the African American people in the American Society. He became a symbol for freedom of expression and a warrior against racism.

What is the civil rights movement?
Watch this video to learn more:

Martin Luther King had his famous "I have a dream" speech in 1963 in Washington D.C.

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References:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/about/presidents/
http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/USAkingML.htm
http://www.king-raleigh.org/splash.htm