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A Few Facts About Martin Luther King Jr. On Inauguration Day
Click on the video to see MLK tell a joke on a talk show. This Patch Picks is dedicated to learning a little bit about Martin Luther King Jr., on a day observed in his honor.
Every third Monday in January, we observe the birth of Martin Luther King Jr. On Jan. 15, 1929, Martin Luther King Jr. was born. He left this world on April 4, 1968. During his brief stay, he accomplished many great feats including being the youngest man to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, and graduating from high school at the age of fifteen, according to the Nobel Prize website. King also was the leader of the American Civil Rights Movement. Just in case you aren't too familiar with the man that is Reverand Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and the path taken to get to celebrating his legacy, here’s a bit of information. 1 of 3: King is one of three people to have a federal holiday in his honor, according to USA.gov. The other two individuals…
