Martin Luther King, Jr. (January 15, 1929 â April 4, 1968) was an American pastor, activist, humanitarian, and leader in the African-American Civil Rights Movement. He is best known for his role in the advancement of civil rights using nonviolent civil disobedience based on his Christian beliefs.
The Battle of Saratoga was probably the most important point in the war. British General John Burgoyne led a large invasion army southward from Canada in the Champlain Valley, hoping to meet a similar British force marching northward from New York City and another British force marching eastward from Lake Ontario.
History. Established in 1891. 100 years after 'the Battle of Bennington', a 306' obelisk was built to commemorate a very important battle in the early part of the American Revolution.Bennington led to the British General John Burgoyne's surrender at Saratoga on October 17th, 1777, said to be the turning point of the war.istory. Established in 1891. 100 years after 'the Battle of Bennington', a 306' obelisk was built to commemorate a very important battle in the early part of the American Revolution.