August 28, 1963

In November 1983, President Reagan signed legislation creating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, making it the third national holiday born in the twentieth century. The first was Veterans Day, created as a “prayer for peace” in 1926. Memorial Day came second in 1948. Honor King’s memory with this online expedition into his life and achievements.

The King Center
The King Center, created in 1968 by King’s widow, Coretta Scott King, is dedicated to the advancement of King’s non-violent ideals. If your speakers are on, you will be treated to King’s powerful oratory. “Recognize that he who is greatest among you, shall be a servant. That’s the new definition of greatness.” Best sections are The King Holiday and Dr. King’s Legacy, which is a multimedia slide show pairing sound clips with a text commentary.

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