15 facts about Martin Luther King Jr. you might not know

Ismail Akwei January 15, 2019

Martin Luther King Jr. is the only non-president to have a national holiday in his honour. He is also the third to have a national holiday after presidents George Washington and Christopher Columbus.

Last Edited by:Francis Akhalbey Updated: January 15, 2021

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15 facts about Martin Luther King Jr. you might not know

Martin Luther King Jr. is the only non-president to have a national holiday in his honour. He is also the third to have a national holiday after presidents George Washington and Christopher Columbus.

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Martin Luther King Jr. is the only non-president to have a national holiday in his honour. He is also the third to have a national holiday after presidents George Washington and Christopher Columbus.

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