J.J. Roberts' Birthday is a national holiday in Liberia celebrated on March 15th. It is a day to commemorate the birth of Joseph Jenkins Roberts, the first president of Liberia.

Roberts was born in Virginia in 1809. He was the son of a free black father and a white mother. In 1829, Roberts emigrated to Liberia, which was then a colony for freed slaves.

Roberts quickly became a leader in Liberia. He served as governor of the colony from 1841 to 1847. In 1847, Roberts was elected president of Liberia. He served as president for two terms.

During his presidency, Roberts oversaw the independence of Liberia. Liberia declared its independence from the United States on July 26, 1847. Roberts was the first president of the independent Republic of Liberia.

Roberts is a national hero in Liberia. He is considered to be the father of Liberia. His birthday is a day to celebrate his life and his contributions to Liberia.

Here are some additional facts about J.J. Roberts:

• Roberts was a successful businessman before he entered politics.
• Roberts was a strong advocate for education. He founded Liberia College, which is now the University of Liberia.
• Roberts was a Freemason. He was the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Liberia from 1856 to 1857.
• Roberts died in 1876. He was 67 years old.

J.J. Roberts' Birthday is a day to celebrate the life and legacy of a great Liberian leader. He was a man of vision and determination. He helped to lay the foundation for the modern Republic of Liberia. His birthday is a day to remember his contributions and to continue to work for the betterment of Liberia.