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.
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