Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr .
Every year the third Monday of the month January schools, federal offices, post offices and banks closed in the United States commemorate the birth the life and sleep Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr . (Atlanta, January 15, 1929 - Memphis, April 4, 1968).
(Each year on the third Monday of January schools, federal offices, post office and banks across America close as we celebrate the birth, the life and the dream of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.)
is the day to remember the injustices that Dr. King fought . A day to remember their struggle for the freedom the equality and dignity of all the races and peoples . A day to remember message of change through nonviolence .
(It is a time for the nation to remember the Dr. King Injustices That Fought. A time to remember the historical fight for freedom, Equality, and Dignity of all races and Peoples. A time to remember the message of change-through nonviolence.)
15 years after the death of Dr. King, on November 2, 1983 , President Ronald Reagan signed a bill becoming the third holiday Monday of January in commemoration of the birth and life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
(15 years after Dr. King's death, on November 2, 1983, President Ronald Reagan signed a bill Into law making the third Monday of January a national holiday celebrating the birth and life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.)
The first national celebration took place on 20 January 1986. However, at first, some states resisted celebrating the day, giving it alternative names or combining it with other festivities. The day was officially celebrated in 50 states for the first time in the year 2000 .
(The first national celebration of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday Took place January 20, 1986. However, at first, Some states resist Observing the holiday as Such, Giving it alternative names or Combining it with Other holidays. It Was Officially observed in all 50 states for the first time in 2000.)
Every year the President of the United States makes the proclamation of the holiday. This is what President Obama did last Saturday.
(Every year the President of the United States Makes the proclamation of the holiday. Here is the proclamation That last Saturday, President Obama made.)
"Half a century, America was rocked by a young preacher who called the action a generation and changed forever the course of history. "
" The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. dedicated his life to fighting for justice and equality, planting seeds of hope for the day when all people could claim 'the riches of freedom and security of justice.' "
" In the federal holiday for Martin Luther King, Jr., commemorating the 25 anniversary of the festival recognizing one of the most visionary leaders of the United States and celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. King. "
" Dr. King led us to the mountaintop where all Americans-regardless skin color, could live with respect and brotherhood each other. "
" His bold leadership and joined his prophetic eloquence people of all backgrounds in a noble quest of freedom and basic civil rights. "
" Inspired by Dr. King's legacy, brave souls have spoken without fear, organized tirelessly dedicated his life to the endless task of improving our nation. "
" Their courage and dedication have brought us even more close to the promised land envisioned by Dr. King, but we must consider his achievements as milestones on the long road towards true equality of opportunity and equal rights. "
" We must face the challenges of today the same strength, perseverance and determination shown by Dr. King, guided by the enduring values \u200b\u200bof hope and justice embodied by other civil rights leaders. "
" As a country, we must expand access to opportunities and to end the structural inequalities for all people in terms of employment and economic mobility. "
" It is our collective responsibility as a great nation to ensure a solid foundation to support the economic security for all and make the promise of the Founding Fathers of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness includes all Americans. "
" Dr. King dedicated his life to serving others, reminding that' human progress is neither automatic nor inevitable. Every step toward the goal of justice requires sacrifice, suffering and struggle, the tireless efforts and passionate concern of dedicated individuals. '"
" Commemorating the life of Dr. King not only a tribute to their contributions to our nation and the world, but also a reminder that every day, each of us can play a role in continuing this vital work. "
" For this reason, we honor the legacy of Dr. King with a national day of volunteering. I encourage all Americans to visit MLKDay.gov to learn more about opportunities for community service throughout the country. "
" By dedicating this day to volunteer, our nation closer to the vision of Dr. King for all Americans live and work together as a community in harmony. "
"Now therefore, I Barack Obama, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim the day January 17, 2011 as a federal holiday honoring Martin Luther King, Jr.
I encourage all Americans to observe this day with appropriate civic programs, community and volunteer in honor of Dr. King's life and his lasting legacy. "
Well, although we are not Americans and not a public holiday here, I think we can also our these ideals.
(Well, although We Are Not Americans, and not is a holiday today, I think We Can Also make These ideal ours.)
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