Honoring Two Great Americans on January 21, 2013

On January 21, 2013 we honor Martin Luther King Jr. with a National Holiday to honor his life and work. He brought about the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965.  

To learn more about this Great American please visit:

http://www.biography.com/people/martin-luther-king-jr-9365086?page=1

""Only six times in the nation's history has the constitutionally-mandated date for a Presidential Inauguration fallen on a Sunday. January 20, 2013 will be the seventh time, and following historical precedent, the public ceremony will be held at the U.S. Capitol on Monday, January 21, 2013. In a tradition that dates back to 1917, the White House will likely arrange a private swearing in before noon on January 20, 2013.""

Retrieved from http://www.inaugural.senate.gov/about/jan-21

""Barack Obama is the 44th and current president of the United States. He was a civil-rights lawyer and teacher before pursuing a political career. 

On November 4th, 2008, Barack Obama was elected President, making him the first African-American President of the United States. His victory made a powerful statement about how far the country has come on the issue of race.""

You can read his entire biography at:

http://www.biography.com/people/barack-obama-12782369

What a special day for two Great Americans.