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My tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
One of the greatest men who ever lived!

January 15, 1929 - April 4, 1968

Notable timeline of the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.:

Events:
Born - January 15, 1929
Montgomery Bus Boycott - 1955-1956
Birmingham Protests - April 1963
"I Have A Dream" speech -  August 1963
Nobel Peace Prize - December 1964
Assassination - April 4, 1968

My personal thoughts:

I still feel chills when I hear Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s famous "I Have A Dream" speech.  He had a profound influence on my life.  His non-violence philosophy and commitment to civil rights for all people was extraordinary. 

Martin Luther King Jr. is truly the greatest man who ever lived in my opinion.  His legacy lives on today. 

to see the famous "I Have A Dream" speech:

The King Center in Atlanta, Georgia still strives to keep the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. alive.  Check out their  website by clicking below.

States that recognize Martin Luther King Day:

Currently 49 states have established an official holiday in honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Martin Luther King Day is recognized on the third Monday of January.

A list of some of the major companies that recognize Martin Luther King Jr. Day as an official holiday:

America Online
ABC (American Broadcasting Company)
AT&T
Chase Manhattan Bank
Chrysler Corporation
Delta Airlines
First Union Bank
Ford Motor Company
Frito-Lay, Inc.
G.E. Capitol
General Electric
General Motors, Inc.
Group Health Corporation
Hughes Aircraft Company
Lotus Development Corporation
MCI Worldcom
Mitsubishi Electronics America, Inc.
New York Stock Exchange
SAFECO Insurance
The Salvation Army
The Seattle Times
The Timberland Company
Time-Warner, Inc.
United States Postal Service
Wells Fargo Bank