Established to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., this is the only federal holiday designated by Congress as a national day of service. On this day, we embrace the idea that citizenship involves taking an active role in improving communities.
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- Department of Defense Education Activity
- Federal Courts and Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Legacy
- GovInfo - Observed the third Monday in January, celebrating the life and legacy of the Civil Rights leader, as well as a commitment to service
- Library of Congress
- National Constitution Center - How the Martin Luther King Jr. birthday became a holiday
- National Museum of African American History & Culture - The 15 Year Battle for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
- U.S. Census Bureau - Honoring Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy With Census Data on Volunteerism, Voting Rights, Education and Economy
- U.S. Department of Justice - Honoring the life, legacy and leadership of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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