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The long struggle to establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day

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.

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Remembering Martin Luther King, Jr. With 30+ Fascinating Facts About the Civil Rights Icon

Martin Luther King, Jr. (January 15, 1929-April 4, 1968) was one of the most prominent leaders of America's Civil Rights Movement in the 1950s and 60s. His words and actions have left a lasting mark on America and the world as a whole,

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Trump pledges to make Martin Luther King Jr.’s ‘dream come true’

President Donald Trump invoked the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. during his inaugural address at the U.S. Capitol. The occasion coincided with Martin Luther King Day, a federal holiday dedicated to the civil rights leader’s memory and ideals.

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The content of King’s character? It was ferocious.

Jonathan Eig is the author of “King: A Life,” winner of the 2024 Pulitzer Prize for biography. The Martin Luther King Jr ... as President Ronald Reagan delivered a radio address denying ...

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'Truth, integrity, accountability:' At Blackhawk Tech event, MLK remembered for values he upheld

Monday is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a national holiday that is different than any other federal holiday in that is ...

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When is MLK Day 2025? How Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday became a federal holiday

January 20 marks Martin Luther King Jr. Day ... former President Ronald Reagan signed it into law later that year. The first national holiday honoring King was celebrated in 1986.

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Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy will be celebrated this month on MLK Day. Here's what to know

The government shuts down the third Monday in January to honor Martin Luther King Jr ... began only four days after King was assassinated but was not passed until 15 years after his death.

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Martin Luther King III calls on Trump to talk ‘with everybody’ to unite US

The son of Martin Luther King Jr's request to the incoming president comes just ahead of Trump's return to the White House on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025.

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