Martin Luther King Jr. Day serves as a reminder not only of the man, but also of his mission. He stood for advances in civil rights, nonviolent resistance, and a dream of racial harmony. In 1983, the third Monday of January was made a federal holiday to mark his birthday, which was on January 15. It"s the only federal holiday that"s designated as a national day of service and the "day on, not a day off" continues to inspire unity, progress, and the ongoing struggle for equality.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
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Birthplace of Roman emperors
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FOR FOREST by Klaus Littmann
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‘Ocian in view! O! The joy.’
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Merry and bright
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Saint Andrews Day
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