Martin Luther King Jr. married Coretta Scott King on June 18, 1953, in a ceremony held at Marion, Alabama.
Coretta Scott King was an American activist and the wife of Martin Luther King Jr. She played a crucial role in the Civil Rights Movement, continuing her activism even after her husband's assassination in 1968. She was a prominent figure in the fight for social justice and equality, advocating for peace and nonviolence.
Coretta Scott King and Martin Luther King Jr. had four children together: Yolanda, Martin Luther King III, Dexter, and Bernice.
