Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal holiday marking the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. It is observed around the third Monday of January each year, which is around King’s birthday, January 15th.
King is one of only two people who are have a federal holiday honoring them. Why was he chosen for this distinction? You can learn more about why we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. from the resources available in Plano ISD’s database collection. The school’s databases provide trustworthy and appropriate information.
Martin Luther King Jr. Resources
Pebble Go – Martin Luther King Jr. Biography
Kids InfoBits – Martin Luther King Jr. search results
World Book Encyclopedia – Martin Luther King Jr.
World Almanac for Kids – Martin Luther King Jr.
National Geographic Kids – Martin Luther King Jr.
Britannica School – Martin Luther King Jr.
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