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Category Description: Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a US holiday commemorating the birthday of the Reverend King. It is observed on the third Monday of January. Dr. King, a proponent of nonviolent civil disobedience, was the defacto spokesman of the civil rights movement, which protested racial discrimination. He was assassinated in 1968.

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The King Center: Holiday - Holiday information, community service resources, and audio clips from the King Center in Atlanta.
Martin Luther King Day - Features a timeline, quotes, biography and resources.
Martin Luther King Jr. and Black History Month - Features his writings, resources and facts about Dr. King and African American history.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day at the Holiday Zone - Features craft ideas, songs, bulletin board and language activities.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on the Net - Features theme, mailing list, guestbook and the story of Dr. King.
MLKDay.gov - Government site about the holiday offering historical information on Dr King, news relating to the holiday, and resources for individuals and organizations.