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Since the late 1980s, the third Monday of January has been observed in the United States in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. King is one of the most important forces in the civil rights movement and one of the key figures in the political landscape of the 1950s and 60s. Although he was assassinated in 1968, his influence has lasted for decades and can still be felt today. The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial in Washington, D.C. opened to the public on August 22, 2011, joining the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site in Atlanta among the many memorials and honors established to King. Although King’s life was full of important speeches and brave decisions, these are a few of the most enduring moments of King’s life.

It seems like everyone has a different favorite when it comes to holiday songs. If you spend some time shopping during December, there is a pretty good chance that you may hear it at some point, too, since retailers make effective use of Christmas and holiday music to put people into the buying mood. However, wouldn’t it be nice to have a final answer if you want to know the most popular holiday songs? Well, it turns out that ASCAP, the songwriting organization also known as The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, keeps track of the most-played holiday songs in theUnited States.

Thanksgiving presents a special time of the year for us to be with our family and loved ones. It’s a great time to enjoy a large meal and companionship. What separates Thanksgiving from any other special family meals, though, is that Thanksgiving is our national celebration of autumn, giving us a chance to outfit our homes with the feel of fall. However, Thanksgiving decorating does not have to be a costly process with endless store-bought knickknacks. It is actually quite easy to develop a wonderful Thanksgiving look on a budget. Also, why spend and spend on decorations when that money can be used towards the meal – or even holiday shopping! Here are some tips for enhancing your home this November.

November 11th marks Veterans Day in the United States. Originally established in 1926 as “Armistice Day” in order to celebrate the end of World War I, and honor those who fought in the conflict, the name was changed after subsequent wars such as World War II and the Korean War. In 1954, President Eisenhower signed a law that officially changed Armistice Day to Veterans Day, a national holiday to honor those Americans who have fought in any war. Although Veterans Day has also in modern time become associated with sales events in retail stores, its original role – to commemorate those who have sacrificed to defend the United States – still remains its fundamental role.

In the United States, October 10^th  2011 will be celebrated as Columbus Day, a national holiday where many businesses, government offices and schools are closed. The day commemorates the arrival of Christopher Columbus inNorth America on October 12, 1492. The holiday is also celebrated as Día de la Raza in many Latin American countries and as Fiesta Nacional in Spain, the country that supported Columbus in his quest to the “New World.” However, there are many groups that feel that it is improper to support this holiday because of there was already a native population living there.