One of the most prominent leaders during the Civil Rights Movement in America was Martin Luther King Jr. He championed nonviolent resistance and civil disobedience as effective means to combat racial injustice and segregation. King's leadership in key events, such as the Montgomery Bus Boycott and the March on Washington, where he delivered his iconic "I Have a Dream" speech, galvanized support for civil rights legislation. His efforts were instrumental in the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965, making his legacy a cornerstone in the struggle for racial equality in the United States.