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Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a United States Federal holiday marking the birthdate of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.It is one of the most celebrated holidays. It honors the life of a man who promoted equal rights. King was the chief spokesman for nonviolent activism in the civil rights movement, which successfully protested racial discrimination in federal and state law.
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Where :
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USA
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Third Monday of January
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Martin Luther King Day is a relatively new federal holiday so there was no such traditions. This day celebrate to promote equal rights for all Americans, regardless of their background. Some educational establishments mark the day by teaching their pupils or students about the work of Martin Luther King and the struggle against racial segregation and racism.
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Wikipedia : Martin Luther King's birthday_USA
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day : Martin Luther King, Jr. Day-USA
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See the days on which Martin Luther King Day is celebrated :
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Martin Luther King Day
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| 2005 |
January |
17 |
Monday |
| 2006 |
January |
16 |
Monday |
| 2007 |
January |
15 |
Monday |
| 2008 |
January |
21 |
Monday |
| 2009 |
January |
19 |
Monday |
| 2010 |
January |
18 |
Monday |
| 2011 |
January |
17 |
Monday |
| 2012 |
January |
16 |
Monday |
| 2013 |
January |
21 |
Monday |
| 2014 |
January |
20 |
Monday |
| 2015 |
January |
19 |
Monday |
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