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What Do People Do?
Some educational establishments mark the day by teaching their pupils or students about the work of Martin Luther King and the struggle against racial segregation and racism. Some schools and colleges close but others stay open and teach their students about the life and work of Martin Luther King. .
Martin Luther King Day is a federal holiday held on the third Monday of January. It celebrates the life and achievements of Martin Luther King, an influential American civil rights leader. Martin Luther King was an important civil rights activist. He was a leader in the movement to end racial segregation（种族隔离)in the United States. Martin Luther King Day：每年1月第三个星期一。 Lincoln’s Birthday：每年2月1号。 Washington’s Birthday：每年2月第三个星期一。
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A boy drank water from a faucet in Halifax.
His lifetime
Martin Luther King, Jr. (January 15,1929 – April 4,1968)
• In his time, the African-Americans had no access to equal civil rights at all. • In order to fight for their legal rights, what did he do ?
Martin Luther King
Martin Luther King
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His achievements
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Martin Luther King Day
In the late of 19 century, the rights of African American suffered discrimination and restraint. In daily life, the United States blacks were often isolated, such as not with the white in a school, a public transport and a place. African American equality problem had become a serious social problem.
I have a dream
He was murder
On April 4, 1968, as he was leaving hotel. Dr. Martin Luther King, was killed by shooting.He was just 39 years old.
People will remember him forever.
Public Life Non-essential Government departments and corporations. are closed. Small companies, such as grocery stores and restaurants tend to be open, although a growing number are choosing to close on this day. Recently, federal legislation encourages Americans to spend time on Martin Luther King Day as volunteers in citizen action groups. Public transit systems may or may not operate on their regular schedule.
Thank you !
In 1968, shortly after Martin Luther King died, a campaign on his birthday became a holiday to honor him. After the first bill was introduced, trade unions(工会) lead the campaign to the federal holiday. It was endorsed in 1976. Following support from the musician Stevie Wonder with his song "Happy Birthday" and a petition(请愿书) with six million signatures, the bill became law in 1983. Martin Luther King Day was first celebrated in 1986 as a legal holiday.