Learn English with EnglishPod101.com! You’re thankful for the day off in America, but it seems like you just had lots of holidays over Christmas. You’re surprised to have another long weekend to travel around America so soon! When you arrive in the southern United States in search of warmer weather, you note that it’s no longer just Martin Luther King, Jr. Day that you’re celebrating: a few other names also appear. You wonder what these Americans have in common! In this lesson, you’ll learn about the American holiday Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. We’ll explain how this holiday became a federal American holiday, and we’ll also share why you might see names of other famous Americans associated with this day. Visit us at EnglishPod101.com, where you will find English lesson notes (remember—this Advanced Audio Blog lesson is spoken entirely in English!) and many more fantastic lessons and learning resources! Leave us a message while you are there!

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