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Quick Facts : Martin Luther King Day
| Date: January
21, 2013 |
Type: National |
Also Called:
Día de Martin Luther King |
| Celebrations:
volunteers in citizen action groups |
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Martin Luther King Day is a national holiday
in the USA, celebrated on 3rd Monday of
January each year. This day honors the
birthday of the veteran leader and a great
man, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Dr. King was born on 15th January, 1929, in
Atlanta, Georgia. He was excellent in
studies. In his early life he faced racism,
which made a deep impact in his life, than
he decided to fight against such social
injustice through civil disobedience and
other non-violent means.
Dr. King was the preacher of non-violence.
He is a symbol of peace and truth. In 1964
he received the Nobel Peace Prize for his
work to end racism. He had a dream to make
the world a better place to live. He was
assassinated on 4th April, 1968, in Memphis,
Tennessee. He spent his whole life fighting
against the social injustice.
This is a day to realize the dream of Dr.
King, for the freedom, equality and the
dignity of all the people without any social
barrier. This is a day to remember his
sacrifices and to follow the path he has
shown us. |
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