Martin Luther King Jr.
American civil-rights activist and leader, Nobel peace prize laureate (1929–1968)
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society Jan 19, 2026, 11:00 AM
Stevie Wonder campaigns for Martin Luther King Jr. Day as federal holiday - Stevie Wonder's song 'Happy Birthday' played a key role in the campaign for Martin Luther King Jr. Day to be recognized as a federal holiday.
- The federal government officially began observing Martin Luther King Jr. Day 40 years ago amid societal changes and resistance from conservative political forces.
- The legacy of King's holiday today is shaped by ongoing social justice movements that connect past struggles for civil rights with present challenges.
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