Monday, January 15, marks Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a holiday that had a rocky path to establishment. The third Monday of January was designated as a holiday in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. because he qwas a well-known civil rights leader and activist. He was also known for his strong belief in nonviolent protests. On April 8, 1968, representative John Conyers introduced legislation for a federal holiday. The next year on January 15, 1969, annual ceremonies commemorating King's birthday were launched.

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Presidents' Day is an American holiday celebrated on the third Monday in Febuary. It was originally established in 1885 in recognition of President George Washington.