I agree.
Apparently, academics and textbook writers agree, too, as the two pieces are studied by American schoolchildren across the country in English class. They are referenced in history class, but the beautiful use of language is studied in English class.
Though he was born on Jan. 15, 1929, today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Why? Well, thanks to thanks to the Uniform Monday Holiday Act, the federal holiday marking his birthday is celebrated annually on the third Monday in January, That Act of Congress established the observance of certain holidays on Monday.
For example, George Washington’s birthday moved from Feb. 22 to the third Monday in February; Memorial Day moved from May 30 to the last Monday in May; and Columbus Day moved from Oct. 12 the second Monday in February.
Above photo, Martin Luther King Jr. is best known for his leadership of nonviolent activism in the civil rights movement in the 1950s and 60s.
My son just asked me why we don't celebrate MLK's birthday on his birthday! Thanks!
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ReplyDeleteThis is great information! Now more people can be aware of why MLK's birthday is celebrated on the third Monday rather than on his birthday. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteThanks Patricia. The evolution of holidays is pretty interesting. I wonder if our future holds a National Day of Shopping, or better yet, a National Day of NOT Shopping.
ReplyDeleteI'm thankful that video recording of his speech exists. He most certainly had a way with words.
ReplyDeleteI'm thankful, too. It's so important we know, and remember, our history.
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