It was first proposed four days after King’s 1968 assassination outside a Memphis motel. It took 15 years until it became a federal holiday.
The next federal holiday is upon us. On Jan. 20 we honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. The day is celebrated on the third Monday in January. This year it also marks Inauguration Day. Many offices and businesses may be closed or operating at different hours because of the day.
If it’s January, it must be the dog days of the winter prep sports season. But fear not, intrepid basketball fans. We’ve got you covered. Despite the scattering snow showers and dropping
Every third Monday of January is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, which is a day for honoring the life and legacy of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., who played a key role in the American ...
Roughly two weeks into the new year and we already have a holiday on the horizon. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, or MLK Day, is on the calendar for this upcoming Monday, seeking to honor the pastor ...
These profound words were delivered by Dr. Martin Luther ... honor King's legacy? Here's where you can in the Upstate, and what to know about the holiday this year. Each year, MLK Jr. Day is ...
As we jump back into work after the holiday season, we might be wondering when we will be getting our next day off. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, or MLK Day, is less than two weeks away and will be ...
Americans are encouraged to mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 20, with acts of service. It was established as a National Day of Service in 1994. Many are inspired to do various community projects,
In the United States, the third Monday of January is known as Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – a day to honor the life and legacy of Dr. King. (Dr. King was born on January 15th, 1929.) This federal holiday is also the only national holiday designated as a ...
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1929-1968 In the nearly 40 years that the United States has celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the national holiday has never coincided with the inauguration of a non-incumbent president. That changes this year. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is celebrated ...