Friday, January 18, 2008

Martin Luther King, Jr., Federal Holiday, 2008

A Proclamation by the President of the United States of America

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., changed our Nation forever through his leadership, service, and clarity of vision. On the Martin Luther King, Jr., Federal Holiday, we honor the lasting legacy of this great American, remember the ideals for which he fought, and recommit ourselves to ensuring that our country's promise extends to all Americans across this great land.

http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/01/20080116-3.html

African American History http://www.whitehouse.gov/history/africanamerican/