lunes, 21 de enero de 2013

January 21st, 2013, Martin Luther King's Day

Martin Luther King, Jr.'s  Day is a holiday in the U.S.A. which marks the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr.
It's observed on the third Monday of January each year, which is around the time of King's birthday, January 15th.
He was spokeman for nonviolent activism in the civil right movement, which successfully protested racial discrimination.
He was assassinated in Memphis, April 4th, 1968
Learn more about him and about the history of this American holiday.  
He directed the peaceful march on Washington, D.C., of 250,000 people, to whom he delivered his address
"I HAVE A DREAM"



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