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Based on the information in the article, what has the holiday (MLK Jr. Day) accomplished for the city of St. Louis? Use two details from the text to explain your thinking. (R3 - Reflect)

There has been a lot of debate over whether or not this holiday should be celebrated to the point of the nation "shutting down" (no places of business being open). What do you think? Why?