His peaceful resistance and his ability to arouse Žlon in whites as well as blacks made him one of the most outstanding black leaders in the world. ... Mahatma Gandhis life and teachings ultimately influenced Kings destiny as a leader of passive resistance. ... Throughout the ordeal, King persuaded his followers to remain nonviolent despite threats to their lives and property. ... King, putting Gandhis techniques of nonviolent protest to the test, supported and participated in a sit-in demonstration organized by Atlanta college students. ... King ...regarded it not only as a person...

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