Everyone should have a hero! Someone to look up to or admire. Someone who is a great role model and who provides inspiration to individuals and the masses. For many people across all parts of the world, Martin Luther King Jr is just such a man. The way he walked on Washington, how he used words instead of fists to try to solve the problems of his day and age, and his tenacity to the very end all made him a person to be admired and followed, whether in his time or beyond.
Some people have a tendency to compare what Martin Luther King Jr. did to the works of Gandhi. The similarities come in using the persistent yet peaceful rebellion against the oppression of a group of people. Martin Luther King Jr Day is the day to celebrate all that this fine man has done for the African American people in the United States as well as humans all around the world.
History of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day was created by President Ronald Reagan in 1983, at least that is when the day became official. The day of King’s assassination had remained an important part of American culture in the 15 years since its occurrence in 1968, and Reagan finally felt compelled (after years of campaigning by activists) to make it a federal holiday for the United States of America.
Groups of people organized movements in the 1970s and 1980s were still in motion to elevate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day to a federal holiday, which would mandate that government offices would close down in recognition of the lengths King went to and the life he gave to promote true equality and freedom. Arguments against this were primarily based on the fact that Dr. King never officially held any public office for the US government, which is usually a requirement for such recognition.
The struggles King fought to eliminate were still present in 1983 when Reagan declared the day an official federal holiday. This was made evident by the simple and sad fact that it took until 2000 for it to be officially recognized and practiced by all 50 states in the union, in spite of being a presidentially recognized holiday for 17 years prior.
On Martin Luther King Jr. Day people gather to celebrate the work he did and the people he elevated through steady, peaceful protests and activism. Children celebrate in schools by learning more about Dr. King and his passions, keeping the flame alive in the fight for equality, justice and freedom for all people.
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WORD OF THE DAY
suede-shoed
MEANING:adjective: Affecting smartness and respectability.
ETYMOLOGY:From the perceived preference of suede shoes by people supposedly smart and respectable. From suede (a soft leather), from French gants de Suède (Swedish gloves). Later the word suede was applied to the material, instead of the country. Earliest documented use: 1936.
USAGE:“‘We expect a lot of suede-shoed lobbyists from Washington to come in and try to convince the people of Florida that they need casinos,’ Sowinski said.”
John Kennedy; Prominent Consultant Hired to Run Casino Campaign; Sun Sentinel (Fort Lauderdale, Florida); Jun 28, 1994.
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John Kennedy; Prominent Consultant Hired to Run Casino Campaign; Sun Sentinel (Fort Lauderdale, Florida); Jun 28, 1994.
TODAY'S ARTIST thanks, Natalie
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IDIOM OF THE DAYWhat does 'breadwinner' mean?
Meaning: Used to describe the person that earns the most money in the family.
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(Not So) TOTALLY USELESS FACTS OF THE DAY
The Guinness Book of Records was originally published by Guinness Breweries as a reference for settling bar arguments.
When Tim Staffell, the chief model maker for "Thomas the Tank Engine," left his band Smile in 1970, he was replaced by Freddie Mercury. Smile then became Queen.
Coca-Cola still uses coca leaves as an ingredient in its syrup. The cocaine is removed at a unique US government authorized factory in New Jersey.
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The World's Largest Infrastructure Projects
Panama Canal, Panama
The original Panama Canal, which was constructed more than 100 years ago, is one of the Modern Wonders of the World, but a century of progress meant that it had to be widened. Some 40,000 workers worked on the expansion project, and the completed canal opened in 2016 at a cost of $5.4 billion.
The Bride Skyscraper, Iraq
Who ever thought such a proposal would be possible? The 3,779-foot-tall "Bride" skyscraper is proposed for construction in Basra, Iraq. If the name sounds familiar, it's the site of the first battle of the 2003 US invasion. The design is covered with solar panels, so the skyscraper will be able to power itself. It will also be the world's tallest building if (when?) completed in 2026.
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PICTURES OF THE DAY
The Magellanic penguin (Spheniscus magellanicus) is a South American penguin, breeding in coastal Argentina, Chile and the Falkland Islands, with some migrating to Brazil. It is the most numerous of the Spheniscus penguins. Its nearest relatives are the African Penguin, the Humboldt Penguin and the Galapagos Penguin. The main threat to this species is oil pollution which kills more than 20,000 adults and 22,000 juveniles every year off the coast of Argentina. |
WEDDLE SEALS
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Card for Valentine's Day
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crochet
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CROCKPOT RECIPE thanks, Ina
Both vegetarian and vegan diets may provide health benefits, including reduced body weight, lower cholesterol levels, and decreased risk of cardiovascular disease. However, it is important for vegetarians and vegans to ensure that they are meeting all of their nutritional requirements.
SWEETS RECIPE thanks, Anita
ADULT COLORING
CRAFTS thanks, Ellie
DIY HAIR COMB
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CHILDREN'S CORNER thanks, Jill
PUZZLE
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WORD SEARCH
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SUDOKU .. easy
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If You Could Only Speak One Word Today, What Would You Say?
QUOTE thanks, Michele
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OPTICAL ILLUSION
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