The long struggle to establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day
On the third Monday of the month, federal, state and local governments, institutions and various industries recognize Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day: When did it become a holiday? What to know about his assassination
One of the most notable is King. From standing on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington ... “I’d like somebody to mention that day that Martin Luther King, Jr., tried to give ...
Arizona was among last states to recognize MLK Day. Here's why and how Super Bowl played role
Arizona didn't celebrate Martin Luther King Day until 1993, a decade after it became a federal holiday. Here's how the Super ...
Durham Museum holds celebration for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Visitors participated in a number of activities, such as a scavenger hunt, and a special viewing of Dr. King's famous "I have ...
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A look at the long struggle to establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day
He chose that location in part to honor President Abraham Lincoln as “a great American ... institutions and various industries recognize Martin Luther King Jr. Day. For some, the holiday ...