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Thank You Martin Luther King, Jr. for giving HOPE! To the People! "The Stone Of Hope" memorial by master sculptor Lei Yixin was opened to the public in West Potomac Park, Washington DC, on August 22, 2011. Martin Luther King Day is a relatively new federal holiday and there are few long standing traditions. It is seen as a day to promote equal rights for all Americans, regardless of their background. Some educational establishments mark the day by teaching their pupils or students about the work of Martin Luther King and the struggle against racial segregation and racism. In recent years, federal legislation has encouraged Americans to give some of their time on this day as volunteers in citizen action groups. Parades and Special Events are held on this day throughout the United States. As mentioned pupils have been taught about Martin Luther King Jr. and this is a day people come together and put in actions their feeling about the changes he brought about. Martin Luther King Day, also known as Martin Luther King’s birthday and Martin Luther King Jr Day, is combined with other days in different states. For example, it is combined with Civil Rights Day in Arizona and New Hampshire, while it is observed together with Human Rights Day in Idaho. It is also a day that is combined with Robert E. Lee’s birthday in some states. The day is known as Wyoming Equality Day in the state of Wyoming. Martin Luther King Day is a federal holiday, but has slightly different names in some states. Non-essential Government departments are closed, as are many corporations. Some schools and colleges close but others stay open and teach their students about the life and work of Martin Luther King. Small companies, such as grocery stores and restaurants tend to be open, although a growing number are choosing to close on this day. Some compensate by opening on Washington's Birthday instead. Recent federal legislation encourages Americans to give some of their time on Martin Luther King Day as volunteers in citizen action groups. Public transit systems may or may not operate on their regular schedule. Martin Luther King was an important civil rights activist. He was a leader in the movement to end racial segregation in the United States. His most famous address was the "I Have A Dream" speech. He was an advocate of non-violent protest and became the youngest man to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. He was assassinated in 1968. In 1968, shortly after Martin Luther King died, a campaign was started for his birthday to become a holiday to honor him. After the first bill was introduced, trade unions lead the campaign for the federal holiday. It was endorsed in 1976. Following support from the musician Stevie Wonder with his single "Happy Birthday" and a petition with six million signatures, the bill became law in 1983. Martin Luther King Day was first observed in 1986, although it was not observed in all states until the year 2000. In 1990, the Wyoming legislature designated Martin Luther King Jr/Wyoming Equality Day as a legal holiday.
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Cleanliness can help prevent diseases like dengue fever, swine flu, malaria, chicken pox and jaundice, etc. On January 30 th National Cleanliness Day is celebrated in India so we are sharing this information. January 30th is celebrated in India each year and it calls them to maintain high standards of cleanliness in their homes, work places, roads, streets and public places. This is a day we need to have in the United States of America. One by one people can start changing bad habits. This information can help us personally and can help us think about helping to participate in cleanliness. It’s sad, but true when you walk or drive you see nothing but trash, listen if you’re one of the ones that throw trash out of your cars, when walking you can stop! If everyone participate, one by one things will change for the better. Better health is what’s important for all of us! Cleanliness, like good nutrition, has a wealth of benefits for the entire body. Everyone needs to learn good health habits at an early age to put them into practice daily. Remember, the habits which we learnt or followed in childhood often influence our behavior and personality in adulthood. Therefore, it's important for parents to teach and model healthy habits - such as washing hands before
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regular brushing of teeth and bathing, and even keeping the surroundings clean - to their children from the young age Cleanliness can help prevent diseases and allergies like dengue fever, swine flu, malaria, chicken pox, jaundice, cold and flu etc. Washing hands thoroughly using a soap and water after touching any surface that has germs on it can help reduce your health risks. Keeping your surroundings clean can help prevent insects and rodents from breeding, which may result in spreading many diseases. Regular and proper house cleaning, particularly, cooking surfaces prevents food contamination. Cleanliness helps boost your mental health and selfesteem. There was a study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine some years ago which discovered, cleanliness may ward off depression as it helps reduce stress and anxiety while also offering a sense of accomplishment. Cleanliness and good personal hygiene can help prevent several skin issues and hair dandruff that can result from bad health habits. Adopt cleanliness and get the optimal health benefits of it. India has a good thing in celebrating each year National Cleanliness Day. We can celebrate with them and reap the benefits with our health, home, work place, roads/streets and public places.