Famous People - Facts for Kids

As a child, Martin Luther King Jr. loved to sing. He joined his church’s junior choir when he was just 6 years old.

Amelia Earhart lived during a time when women had only recently gained the right to vote.

Barack Obama loves playing basketball and hosted regular games at the White House.

Barack Obama visited more countries (58) during his first term than any other president.

Martin Luther King Jr. donated all of his Nobel Peace Prize money ($54,123) to help the Civil Rights Movement.