Martin Luther King Jr., the Atlanta native who became one of the most important figures in the civil rights movement, helped ...

Martin Luther King Jr. was an activist and political philosopher who became one of the most prominent leaders of the civil rights movement from the mid-1950s until his assassination in 1968.

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The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., born on January 15, 1929, was a revered American civil rights leader who stood for peace, unity, justice, and human rights. Dr. King’s messages have endured ...

Note: Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birth home is also on-site, but it is closed through November 2025 for refurbishment. Most agree a trip to Atlanta must include time spent at this historical park.

While Martin Luther King Jr. Day is meant to celebrate the birth of Dr. King, the federal holiday is observed on the third Monday in January, regardless of the date on which that day falls.

Monday is MLK Day, the day that celebrates the birthday of slain civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The National ...

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed on January 15. The American civil rights activist, born in 1929, is regarded as one of the world’s greatest orators and most impactful speakers. He was ...