Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal holiday celebrated across the United States.

The holiday honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a leader of the Civil Rights Movement.

Dr. King was a minister who believed in peace, justice, and equality for all Americans.

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He fought against segregation and discrimination using nonviolent protests.

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Dr. King believed America should treat everyone equally, regardless of race.

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Dr. King was present when the Civil Rights Act was signed into law.

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He was the youngest person at the time to receive the Nobel Peace Prize.

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