The late civil rights activist, defender of minorities and Christian minister Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. was not only a courageous and inspiring leader, he was also remarkably eloquent.

He not only fought for minority rights, equality, social justice and the realization of true democracy in his country America, but his non-violent struggle will forever be an inspiration for all peoples worldwide.

Below is information I received yesterday from the USA Embassy in Manila about Martin Luther King, Jr. Day which is a public holiday in America and all American embassies.


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Here is information I received yesterday from the United States of America (U.S.A.) Embassy in Manila, the Philippines regarding the holiday in honor of this people's hero:

U.S. EMBASSY TO CLOSE ON JANUARY 21

　
The Embassy of the United States in Manila and its affiliated offices will be closed to the public on Monday, January 21, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, an American holiday.

The Embassy will resume its services on Tuesday, January 22.

The Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. (1929-1968), who is remembered in the United States on the third Monday of January each year, is perhaps best known as America’s chief spokesman for nonviolent activism as a result of his leadership role in the U.S. civil rights movement.

In 1983, President Ronald Reagan signed legislation into law making King’s birthday a federal holiday.

In 1994, the U.S. Congress designated the Martin Luther King Jr.holiday as a national day of service, calling on Americans from every walk of life to volunteer their time and effort on that day to help realize King’s vision of a "beloved community."