Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Martin Luther King, Jr. (January 15, 1929 – April 4, 1968) was an American clergyman, activist, and prominent leader in the African-American Civil Rights Movement. He is best known for being an iconic figure in the advancement of civil rights in the United States and around the world, using nonviolent methods following the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi. King has become a national icon in the history of modern American liberalism


King was assassinated on April 4, 1968, in Memphis, Tennessee. He was posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1977 and Congressional Gold Medal in 2004; Martin Luther King, Jr. Day was established as a U.S. federal holiday in 1986.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is a United States federal holiday marking the birthday of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. It is observed on the third Monday of January each year, which is around the time of King's birthday, January 15. The floating holiday is similar to holidays set under the Uniform Monday Holiday Act.

Holiday events allow kids to learn more about the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.

Washington Post

Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday. (He was born on January 15, 1929, but the holiday is celebrated on the third Monday of January. ) There are a number of events to help kids understand King's importance. Here are a few: To the Mountaintop — The Words ...

 

Braintree Residents Awarded in Memory of 'American Icon' Martin Luther King Jr.

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The town honored five Braintree residents on Thursday night who exemplify the works and words of Martin Luther King Jr. By Joseph Markman Bob and Gail Fraser being honored by Sunny Shaw, left, and Mayor Joseph Sullivan at Braintree's Dr. Martin Luther ...

 

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Annual Memorial Breakfast to Welcome more than 400 ...

MarketWatch (press release)

BAR ASSOCIATION CO-SPONSOR DAY OF SERVICE MEDIATION PROGRAM The Barristers' Association of Philadelphia will host the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Annual Memorial Breakfast on Monday, Jan. 16 from 7:30 - 10:00 am at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel, ...

 

African American history sites in Washington, DC

Washington Post

Beyond the Martin Luther King Jr Memorial, Washington is home to a number of houses, museums and sites that reflect the history of African Americans. Challenging America's traditional memory of African Americans during the Civil War as slaves awaiting ...

Martin Luther King Jr. Day events will be held throughout Portland in ...

Monday is Martin Luther King Jr. Day and there's much to do throughout Portland in the next several days to honor his legacy.

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Commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. At The Free Library This ...

This Monday, January 16, hundreds of thousands of Philadelphians will be helping out in honor of the 17th Annual Greater Philadelphia Martin Luther King,

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