American Holidays

Hey guys this is a thread on up coming holidays or current holidays, this is for people out side the country and maybe for the people who live here and want to know more about the holidays. If you from another country feel free to share ur holidays. Thanks!

 

Martin Luther King Jr. Day (MLK Day) is a holiday in the United States, observed annually on the third Monday of January. It honors the civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who advocated for nonviolent resistance against racial segregation and injustice.

Key Facts:
History: The holiday was signed into law by President Ronald Reagan in 1983 and first observed in 1986.
Purpose: It celebrates Dr. King's life, achievements, and his role in the Civil Rights Movement, including his leadership in advancing equality through nonviolence.
Date: The holiday is close to Dr. King's birthday, January 15.
Traditions: People engage in community service, educational programs, parades, and events reflecting on social justice and equality.
Famous Speech: Dr. King is best known for his "I Have a Dream" speech, delivered during the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.
MLK Day is both a day of remembrance and a call to action to continue the work for equality and justice.