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Martin Luther King Day
Biography, timeline, quotes, and more
This federal holiday honoring the civil rights leader is observed on the third Monday in January. In 2008, the holiday falls on Jan. 21.
Click on the links below for more information on the life of King and other important
civil rights leaders
.
The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
History of the Holiday
Biography of Martin Luther King
Timeline: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Civil Disobedience
The March on Washington
Excerpt from the "I Have a Dream" Speech
Martin Luther King Speeches
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Martin Luther King
Quiz
(for kids)
Martin Luther King, Jr.
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