Martin Luther King Day: A Day to Remember and Reflect

Martin Luther King Day is a federal holiday in the United States marking the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr., a civil rights leader who played a key role in the American civil rights movement from the mid-1950s until his assassination in 1968. The holiday is observed on the third Monday of January each year, near King's birthday on January 15.

Martin Luther King Day: MLK ABC's Children's Picture Book

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King was a Baptist minister and social activist who became a leader in the civil rights movement after leading the Montgomery bus boycott in 1955. He was a prominent advocate for nonviolent civil disobedience, and his "I Have a Dream" speech, delivered at the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, is considered one of the most important speeches in American history.

King was assassinated on April 4, 1968, in Memphis, Tennessee. He was 39 years old. In 1983, Congress passed a law establishing Martin Luther King Day as a federal holiday. The holiday was first observed in 1986.

Martin Luther King Day is a day to remember and reflect on the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. It is a day to celebrate the progress that has been made in the fight for civil rights, and to recommit ourselves to the work that still needs to be done.

Here are some ways to celebrate Martin Luther King Day:

• Attend a church service or community event that celebrates King's life and legacy.
• Volunteer your time to a civil rights organization or other non-profit that is working to make a difference in the community.
• Read one of King's books or speeches.
• Watch a documentary or movie about King's life and work.
• Talk to your children about King's legacy and the importance of fighting for justice and equality.

Martin Luther King Day is a day to remember and reflect on the life and legacy of one of the most important figures in American history. It is a day to celebrate the progress that has been made in the fight for civil rights, and to recommit ourselves to the work that still needs to be done.

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Martin Luther King Day: MLK ABC's Children's Picture Book

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Language	:	English
File size	:	820 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	64 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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