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Origin of Everything: How Did Martin Luther King, Jr. Get a Holiday?

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The video "Origin of Everything: How Did Martin Luther King Jr. Get a Holiday?" explores the journey and significance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day becoming a federal holiday. It contextualizes the civil rights movement led by Dr. King and underscores his key contributions such as the March on Washington and the Montgomery Bus Boycott. The video illustrates the initial resistance to the holiday due to political views and financial concerns, and details the advocacy efforts including those by Stevie Wonder and Coretta Scott King, which culminated in nationwide recognition of the holiday in 2000. It highlights the relevance of this history in understanding civil rights and the importance of national unity, making the topic pertinent to studies in U.S. history and social issues.