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• Happy 4th of July from the Market Research Specialists at Observation Baltimore!

  • July 2nd, 2012
  • Posted in Baltimore Market Research, Holiday History, Market Research News, Market Research Specialists, Uncategorized, Useful Information
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  The History of the 4th of July July 4th has often been referred to as the birthday of our nation for good reason. The 4th of July, also commonly referred to as Independence Day, dates back to the American Revolution… Read More

• The History of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

  • January 20th, 2012
  • Posted in Baltimore Market Research, Holiday History, Market Research News, Market Research Specialists, Observation Baltimore News, Uncategorized, Useful Information
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  On April 4, 1968, the Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. was struck down by an assassin’s bullet. Soon after the civil rights icon’s death, Congressman John Conyers Jr. of Michigan introduced legislation seeking to make Dr. King’s birthday, January 15,… Read More