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=Martin Luther King Day in United States:=

Quick Facts
Martin Luther King Day marks the anniversary of the date of birth of the influential American civil right leader of the same name.===Martin Luther King Day is a federal holiday held on the third Monday of January. It celebrates the life and achievements of Martin Luther King Jr., an influential American civil rights leader. He is most well-known for his campaigns to end racial segregation on public transport and for racial equality in the United States.=== Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said, **"Life's most persistent and urgent question is: 'What are you doing for others?'"** Each year, Americans across the country answer that question by coming together on the King Holiday to serve their neighbors and communities. The MLK Day of Service is a part of [|United We Serve], the President's national call to service initiative. It calls for Americans from all walks of life to work together to provide solutions to our most pressing national problems. || Teachers please use the link below and connect to a projector and speakers. The following video (3 minutes and 22 seconds) is a look at the life of Martin Luther King Junior
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[|http://www.history.com/shows/king/videos/history-of-the-holidays-martin-luther-king-jr-day#history-of-the-holidays-martin-luther-king-jr-day]