Martin Luther King Jr. day was yesterday and here’s a little history on the national holiday that was made to remember Martin Luther King Jr. and all his work and influence on the civil rights movement.
After the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. on April 4th 1968, many activists apart of the civil rights movement were demanding for a day of recognition for Martin Luther King Jr. and it took approximately 15 years before it was signed into law and it was declared that official holiday of remembrance for him that takes place every 3rd monday of january. However even though it was a legal and national holiday at this point it took 2 more years before all 50 states recognized it as such. The bill was signed by Ronald Reagan on November 2nd, 1983. A fact that some might not be aware of though is that the bill was introduced earlier in 1979 but was paused because of how much resistance the bill was getting during the time.
Martin Luther King Jr. wasn’t just a civil rights activist but a true inspiration and historical figure, he accomplished and made such a great impact on the civil rights movement through fighting for equality through leading many important and historical protests along with always preaching to fight without violence. Because of this and his never ending bravery to fight for justice, Martin Luther King Jr. is remembered and honored on every 3rd Monday of January.
