Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

The Marting Luther King, Jr. Memorial in Washington, D.C. Photo by Bruce Stambaugh

Today is Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in the United States.

Dr. King was a leader in the civil rights movement in the U.S. from 1955 until he was assassinated on April 4, 1968, in Memphis, Tennessee. He was born on January 15, 1929. Consequently, the federal holiday was designated on the third Monday in January.

Author: Bruce Stambaugh

I am a writer, author, photographer, birder, walker, hiker, husband, father, grandfather, brother, Anabaptist, and community activist. My life is crammed with all things people and nature and wonder. My late father gave me this penchant for giving and getting the most out of life, my late mother the courtesy, kindness, and creativity to see the joy in life. They both taught me to cherish the people I am with. I try and fail and try again. View all posts by Bruce Stambaugh

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