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It was more to memorialize the sacrifice of that life in the cause of racial equality.
Also, a group of people had been wrongfully oppressed for centuries, and it was felt fair to give them a day of recognition, in the person of one of their greatest representatives.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoWell, since he was famous for stuff, there is a holiday for him as a way to remember the changes he made in the world.
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∙ 10y agoMartin Luther King Day was declared a national holidy by the U.S.government. It is to honor the work that Dr. King did in civil rights.
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What Holidays were changed to make Martin Luther King Jr. a holiday?
Martin Luther King Jr. is not a holiday but a person.
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.
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 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 Holidays were changed to make Martin Luther King Jr. a holiday?
Martin Luther King Jr. is not a holiday but a person.
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.
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 martin Luther king jr holiday a pagan holiday?
No it is not, it is just a holiday representing his death.
Martin Luther King Jr. holiday parade?
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Did mccain veto Martin Luther King Jr. holiday?
No
What is a common noun for Martin Luther King Day?
holiday
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.
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.
Where is Martin Luther King Jr Day celebrated?
Martin Luther King day is in the United States
Is January 16 a holiday?
Yes, Martin Luther King Day is a federal 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.
