~ The World's Last Great Philosopher ~

[Bill Wiltrack]

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He died for what he believed in.



He died living his philosophy.



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.......................................................................Martin Luther King, Jr.







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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - (officially Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.) is an American federal holiday marking the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. It is observed on the third Monday of January each year, which is around King's birthday, January 15. The holiday is similar to holidays set under the Uniform Monday Holiday Act.

King was the chief spokesman for nonviolent activism in the Civil Rights Movement, which successfully protested racial discrimination in federal and state law. The campaign for a federal holiday in King's honor began soon after his assassination in 1968. President Ronald Reagan signed the holiday into law in 1983, and it was first observed three years later. At first, some states resisted observing the holiday as such, giving it alternative names or combining it with other holidays. It was officially observed in all 50 states for the first time in 2000.




...................................Dr Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrated this year on January 18, 2016.




.........................Reverend Martin Luther King Jr...perhaps THE GREATEST philosopher that has ever existed.


.............................American, born & bread. Perhaps our greatest gift to humanity thus far...



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[Jaded Sage]

Clearly, he's the last great philosopher king.

[Bill Wiltrack]

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I'v paraded this theme out here before upon this thread - Thank god for African Americans.


If African Americans were a separate race...which I know they are not, they would be the world's super race.


Whenever given a level playing field African Americans excel over ALL OTHER races. Period.


RIP - MLK






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[Jaded Sage]

Somebody called Nelson Mandela a black Dalai Lama.

[Scott Mayers]

Hey now,.... I'm still alive, damn it!

[Bill Wiltrack]

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I have also heard the association between Nelson Mandela and the Dalai Lama.


Thank you for responding to this most important thread virtually on the 30th anniversary of the nationally recognized holiday for the Reverend Martin Luther King Jr..


Precious Lord, take my hand
Lead me on, let me stand
I am tired, I am weak and I am worn
Through the storm, through the night
Lead me on to the light

Take my hand
Precious Lord
Lead me home

When my way grows unclear
Precious Lord, linger near
When my light is almost gone
Hear my cry, hear my call
And hold my hand so I won't fall

Take my hand
(Take my hand)
Precious Lord
Lead me home

When the darkness appears
And the night is drawing near
And the day is almost gone
At the river I'll stand
So guide my feet and hold my hand

Take my hand
(Take my hand)
Precious Lord
And lead me home



Precious Lord, Take My Hand, is one of the late Martin Luther King's most favorite of songs.








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