Joseph Jenkins Roberts' Birthday is observed in Liberia every March 15 as a public holiday honoring the first and seventh President of Liberia. Born on March 15, 1809, in Norfolk, Virginia, Roberts emigrated to Liberia in 1828 with his family, who unfortunately did not survive their first year in the country. He rose through the ranks of the American Colonization Society, serving as high sheriff, vice governor, and eventually governor before Liberia gained independence in 1847. Roberts was elected president later that year and served a total of eight years in office across multiple terms. His significant contributions to Liberia's development led to the establishment of this holiday, which celebrates his legacy and impact on the nation.