Daily Facts about equality

2023

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is celebrated in the United States to honor the civil rights leader's legacy.

2023

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday is observed. He was a prominent leader in the American civil rights movement.

1983

U.S. President Ronald Reagan signs a bill into law, officially establishing Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a federal holiday.

1915

Nearly 25,000 women march in New York City, demanding the right to vote.

1863

U.S. President Abraham Lincoln delivers the Gettysburg Address during the American Civil War, emphasizing the principles of liberty and equality.

1850

The first National Women's Rights Convention is held in Worcester, Massachusetts, advocating for women's suffrage.