Monday, January 19, 2015

Martin Luther King Day

Martin Luther King Day in United States: 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 Jr., an influential American civil rights leader. He is most well-known for his campaigns to end racial segregation on public transport and for racial equality in the United States.

2 comments:

JTG in Detroit said...

I love all these holidays where the majority of people who work for the Federal, State and local governments get paid days off and the schmucks who pay their salaries and benefits who work in the private sector are keeping everything afloat.

Cap'n Bob said...

As a federal worker for 32 years, thank you.