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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

This research guide highlights resources for learning about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., his life and legacy.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a national holiday observed on the third Monday of January each year. Signed into law in 1983 by President Ronald Reagan, Martin Luther King Jr. Day was observed for the first time on January 20, 1986. The national holiday is a celebration of Dr. King’s immeasurable contribution to humanity. 

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