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Martin Luther King Day celebrates the life, work, and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, a civil rights activist. He was most active during the civil rights movements in the 1960s in the American South, and he advocated nonviolence as a means for social change. He inspired thousands of people to fight for equal rights for African-Americans. He is most well-remembered for his "I Have a Dream" speech, given at the March on Washington in 1963.
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What was special about the observance of Martin Luther King Day in 1986?
1986 was the first year Martin Luther King day was celebrated as a national holiday.
Is Martin Luther King Day a holiday for unemployment?
No, Martin Luther King is celebrated to remember the achievements of Martin Luther King who made a revolutionary idea of ending racial segregation. It is not celebrated as a day for unemployment.
What year was Martin Luther King Day first observed?
The holiday for Dr. Martin Luther king was first observed January 20, 1986Martin Luther King Day was first observed in 1986 on 20th January. It celebrated the life and accomplishments to Martin Luther King.
Is the USPS delivering mail on Martin Luther King holiday?
No, USPS is closed on federal holidays and Martin Luther King Day is a federal holiday.
Why does mail not run on Martin Luther King's birthday but does run on Washington's birthday?
There is no regular mail delivery in the United States on the Martin Luther King Day holiday or on the Presidents Day holiday (celebrating Washington and Lincoln).
What state was the last state to make Martin Luther King Jr Day a paid holiday?
South Carolina was the last state to make Martin Luther King Day a paid holiday.
Where is Martin Luther King Jr Day celebrated?
Martin Luther King day is in the United States
What is a common noun for Martin Luther King Day?
holiday
What was special about the observance of Martin Luther King Day in 1986?
1986 was the first year Martin Luther King day was celebrated as a national holiday.
What state observed Martin Luther King Day first?
Missouri was the first state to adopt Martin Luther King Day as national holiday.
Is Martin Luther King Day a holiday for unemployment?
No, Martin Luther King is celebrated to remember the achievements of Martin Luther King who made a revolutionary idea of ending racial segregation. It is not celebrated as a day for unemployment.
Is January 16 a holiday?
Yes, Martin Luther King Day is a federal holiday.
What year was Martin Luther King Day first observed?
The holiday for Dr. Martin Luther king was first observed January 20, 1986Martin Luther King Day was first observed in 1986 on 20th January. It celebrated the life and accomplishments to Martin Luther King.
Are welfare offices open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day?
No, welfare offices are not open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, as it is a federal holiday.
What holiday is January 17?
martin Luther king Jr day
What holiday is it on Jan 23 2012?
It is Martin Luther King Day
What is the newest American holiday of observance?
Martin Luther King day.
