Martin Luther King Jr. was the iconic figure who led the civil rights march to Selma in 1965, advocating for voting rights for African Americans. This pivotal event, known as the Selma to Montgomery marches, highlighted the struggle against racial discrimination and oppression in the South. King’s leadership and commitment to nonviolent protest galvanized public support and brought national attention to the civil rights movement. The culminated march resulted in the passage of the Voting Rights Act later that year, a landmark achievement in ensuring legal protections for African Americans. King's legacy endures as a symbol of peace, justice, and equality.