martin luther king junior day

MLK Day is a federal holiday remembering the life and accomplishments of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., who was assassinated on April 4, 1968.

MLK Day is a federal holiday remembering the life and accomplishments of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., who was assassinated on April 4, 1968.

Today is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a federal holiday commemorating the birth of the civil rights leader on January 15, 1929. Schools and federal offices are closed today, as well as financial institutions and many other governmental offices, and there is no regular mail delivery today.

Today is Martin Luther King Junior day in America. While a variety of events will be held across the U.S. this holiday doesn't seem to receive the respect worthy of the man behind it. Listen again to the great vision this man had for America. Here is the entire "I Have A Dream" speech.