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Becauase we need to remember what marthin Luther king did for black people
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When did Martin Luther King Day start?
Martin Luther King Day was first observed as a national holiday on January 20, 1986.
When did we first start celebrating Martin Luther King Day?
Dr. King birthday was first celebrated in 1985
Was it always called Martin Luther King Day?
I know VA for a couple of years had a Lee/Jackson/King day, celebrating Martin Luther King, Robert E. Lee, and Stonewall Jackson. Kind of silly... be like celebrating Anne Frank/Hitler day... They eventually changed it to just MLK day EDIT - Actually before Martin Luther King, I would imagine this day was called January 15th
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).
How do you show respect to Martin Luther King Jr?
"What are some ways you can thank Martin Luther King and the life he lived?" Well you can thank him by: 1)celebrating that he was fighting for rights. 2)be happy 3)remind your neighbors and friends about black heritage month and what Martin Luther King Jr. did.
What is Martin Luther king day about?
martin Luther kings day is to honor the death of martin Luther king jr.
What year did all 50 states begin to celebrate dr martin Luther king jr day?
In 2000 all states were celebrating Martin Luther King Day. It was started in 1986 and in 2000 the last state to join in was Utah.
What day is martin Luther king Jr honored?
Martin Luther King, Jr. is honored on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. MLK Day is always the third Monday in January.
When is the Martin Luther King Day celebrated every day?
when is the martin luther king celbarted every day
Why do people celebarate Martin Luther King Jr day?
People celebrate Martin Luther King Day to honor the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
What day is Martin Luther King celebrated?
Martin Luther King Day is celebrated on the third Monday of January.
Does Martin Luther King Jr have his own memorial?
It is Martin Luther King Jr. Day
