Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. dedicated his life to serving others. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964 for his work to end racial segregation and discrimination with nonviolent means. A defining moment in his life occurred during a rally in Washington D.C. on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial where he delivered his famous speech, “I Have A Dream" He declared his passion for freedom to 'ring' throughout the world for all of humanity without discrimination.
Dr. King was assassinated on April 4, 1968, in Memphis, Tenn. Martin Luther King, Jr.Day was declared a federal holiday in 1983 by President Ronald Reagan.
January 17, 2011 marks the 25th anniversary of the holiday celebrating his life’s work.
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