the courses necessary for his doctorate. In 1955 he was awarded his Ph.D. in systematic theology. It was here in Boston where he met his soul mate Coretta Scott (American Reformers). Dr. King was very in love with and very grateful for his wife. My devoted wife has been a constant source of consolation to me through all the difficulties (King 37). She was always by his side and gave him support in his protests. Following the birth of Kings children, Coretta had to stay home and care for their two sons and two daughters. She didnt mind the fact that King wasnt home much. She knew he was fighting for a worthy cause. In 1954 Dr. King was appointed head pastor of Dexter Avenue Baptist Church in Montgomery, Alabama. This is where he was unanimously voted president of the Montgomery Improvement Association. Citizens of Montgomery began a bus boycott led by King. He showed exceptional skills as a speaker and great personal courage. During the Boycott he endured many hardships including his arrest and the bombing of his home (American reformers). As a result of the 382-day boycott in Montgomery the United States Supreme Court declared Alabamas state and local laws requiring segregation unconstitutional. This was Kings first great victory, it inspired him to dedicate himself to desegregation, and getting citizens the rights they deserved. Following the successful campaign in Alabama, King became the head of the Southern Leaders Conference (SLC) a group devoted to fighting segregation. King Traveled across the world covering over three-quarters of a million miles, and delivering over 200 speeches (American reformers). His travels were aimed to lead black protest groups towards non-violent resolutions. He frequently found himself in dangerous situations due to his position as a leader. What is referred to as Kings finest hour is the culmination of protests in the highly segregated city of Birmingham, Alabama. According to King ...
