Decades after his death, King's words still inspire generations of people.
In celebrating Martin Luther King Jr.'s life, it's always a good idea to read some of his words that continue to inspire generations of people decades after his death.
Monday marks Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a holiday to honor his birth, although it rarely falls on his actual birthday because of the Uniform Holiday Act. Instead, the official day reserved for paying tribute to his life is the third Monday in January. Getting King's birthday honored on a national scale took more than three decades of advocacy, according to the. In 1983, Congress passed a bill making it a federal holiday, and it became official after then-President Ronald Reagan signed it.
It was first celebrated in 1986, and it wasn't until 2000 that all 50 states adopted it, according to the National Constitution Center. Today, some cities will hold parades or events to teach about King's legacy and some people capitalize on the day off from work or school to serve their communities.
Martin Luther King Jr. speaks before crowd of 25,000 Selma oo Montgomery, Alabama civil rights marchers, in front of Montgomery, Alabama, state capitol."The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy. The true neighbor will risk his position, his prestige and even his life for the welfare of others.
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