Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a U.S. holiday and national day of service. It took a long time for the country to get there
It was first proposed four days after King's 1968 assassination outside a Memphis motel, but took 15 years to become a ...
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MLK Day 2025: Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Service in Atlanta
As the nation recognizes Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a traditional celebration will take place locally. The 2025 MLK Day ...
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The long struggle to establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day
The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his iconic "I Have a Dream ... Then in 1987, Gov. Evan Mecham rescinded his predecessor's executive order enacting a state holiday in Arizona.
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A look at the long struggle to establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day
After a two-year hiatus because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the parade, America's largest Martin Luther King Day celebration returned ... Then in 1987, Gov. Evan Mecham rescinded his ...
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MLK Day Service 2025: How to watch the Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Service
MLK Day is a federal holiday honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., encouraging reflection ... In 1987, Arizona Gov. Evan Mecham rescinded MLK Day as his first act in office. Many entertainers ...