Dr. King educated our nation
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. would have been 95 years old this year. Tragically, he was assassinated in Memphis in 1968. Jan. 15, Dr. King’s birthday, is a federal holiday to remember the importance of his life and service.
The King Holiday and Service Act of 1994 created the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service. It encourages Americans to volunteer to address community issues, such as educational disparities, hunger and homelessness.
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