In 1994 Congress made Martin Luther King Jr. Day more than just a break from work. The holiday officially became a national day of service. Here’s a look at how some people celebrated the day over the years.
The Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial in Washington, D.C.In 1994, eight years after Americans celebrated the first Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Congress made the annual federal holiday more than just a break from work. The holiday officially became a national day of service. “A day on, not a day off” is the official motto.
Congress tasked the Corporation for National and Community Service, a federal agency that helps lead service, volunteering and grant-making efforts, with making the day of service a reality.
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