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  1. Celebrate Holidays in the USA: Dr. Martin Luther King Day - Tells how King's birthday became a national holiday.
  2. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. - Timeline of the Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by second grade students in New York.
  3. Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Memorial Foundation, Inc. - Includes a calendar of events, timeline, FAQ and parade information.
  4. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Scavenger Hunt - A fun and educational web activity takes visitors to some of the best sites on Martin Luther King. Students may also submit poems, pictures, and other tributes to Dr. King for publication.
  5. House OK's Martin Luther King Memorial - 1981 Boston Globe article announces the U.S. House of Representatives decision authorizing a King memorial.
  6. King, Martin Luther, Jr. - Biography from DiscoverySchool.com and World Book Online.
  7. King, Martin Luther, Jr. - Article from Encarta Encyclopedia provides an overview of King's life.
  8. King's Dream Day - August 28, 2000, a proposal for the eradication of racial conflict in America.
  9. Martin Luther King Jr. - Article from the Seattle Times about the life and impact of Dr. King.
  10. Martin Luther King, Jr. - Describes the dominant force in the civil rights movement during its decade of greatest achievement, from 1957 to 1968.
  11. Martin Luther King Day of Service - Offers tips for making the day "a day on, not off," and highlights past MLK Day community service projects.
  12. Martin Luther King, Jr.: A Biographical Sketch - Biographical sketch presented by Louisiana State University; includes partial listing of awards King received and honorary degrees bestowed upon him.
  13. Martin Luther King, Jr. - American Civil-Rights Leader - Short biographical sketch of King's life, followed by annotated listing of recommended books about King.
  14. Martin Luther King, Jr.: Bound to Love - One page article about the life of "an American Saint". By Dharmaraj and featured by Knowledge of Reality.
  15. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Anthology - Encyclopedic information on King, annotated, with references cross-linked to the Encyclopedia of the Self.
  16. Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute - Life magazine's tribute includes both pictures of Dr. King and excerpts from his writings.
  17. Martin Luther King Jr. - A multimedia look at King's life along with a challenge for those wishing to remember him. From the U.S. Department of Defense.
  18. Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Relates the history of the holiday. From Miami-Dade County Public Schools.
  19. Martin Luther King Jr. Day at FamilyEducation.com - Site helps families broaden their knowledge of King's life and legacy as they celebrate his birthday. Includes printable activities, interactive quizzes, and tips for making a difference.
  20. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on the Net - Examines the long road toward making King's birthday a national holiday.
  21. Martin Luther King's Birthday - Includes coloring pages, word search puzzles and online games.
  22. MLK Day - Chronicles all events celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Includes information about the community march and rally, a biography and chronology of King's life, and famous quotations from King.
  23. MLK, Jr. Papers Project at Stanford University - A collection of King's speeches, letters, sermons, as well as his autobiography. Also includes articles others have written about him.
  24. The Martin Luther King You Don't See On TV - Authors explore the final years of King's life, from 1965-1968, delving into King's denunciation of the "capitalists of the West."
  25. MLK, Jr. Papers Project at Stanford University - A collection of King's speeches, letters, sermons, as well as his autobiography. Also includes articles others have written about him.
  26. Seattle Times: MLK Quiz - Interactive quiz tests your knowledge of King's life and the holiday that honors him.
  27. TIME 100: Leaders & Revolutionaries - Martin Luther King - TIME Magazine explores the way in which King helped shaped the political and social fabric of the times.
  28. A Tribute To Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. - Includes pictures, biography and text of speeches.
  29. A Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. - Long Island University professor examines the impact of King's life on all Americans - includes images, chronology of King's life and lengthy bibliography.

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