For the first time in history, all 50 states of America celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. National Holiday.
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US President Jimmy Carter expressed his support for Martin Luther King's birthday to become a national holiday.
Martin Luther King started his first of many non-violent demonstrations in Birmingham, Alabama, US.
Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his historic 'I Have a Dream' speech at the Lincoln Memorial.
A bill to recognize Martin Luther King Jr's birthday as a national holiday passed the US Senate.
Martin Luther King Jr. was jailed while performing a public prayer at the city hall in Albany, Georgia, US.
