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Mon. Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrations postponed

The long struggle to establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day

In 1983, about 20 years after King's "I Have a Dream" speech, legislation for a Martin Luther King Jr. Day on the third Monday of January cleared Congress and President Ronald Reagan signed it

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Why Martin Luther King Jr. Day Will Look a Little Different This Year

Bill Clinton and Barack Obama previously took presidential oaths of office on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. However, in both cases, the men were starting their second consecutive te

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Are government offices open or closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2025? What to know

Here's what to know about whether government offices will be open or closed on Martin Luther King Jr., Day this year.

Trump Inauguration and MLK Day

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Civil rights leaders and King family mark MLK Day as a special call to action as Trump takes office

Events honoring Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy and advocating for his vision of a just, nonviolent society will occur the same day as Donald Trump's second presidential inauguration.

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Civil rights activists call for action as King holiday and inauguration fall on same day

In a rare happening, the King holiday falls on the same day as the presidential inauguration. Activists vow to continue the fight for civil rights.

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Trump inauguration and MLK Day on Monday: How social justice activists plan to remember the civil rights icon this year

"I just want to live in hope that some of the ideals of the late Dr. King might flow over into this new administration," said one advocate.

Donald Trump will be sworn in on MLK Day. Who was the first president to do this?

Donald Trump is set to make history as only the second president to be inaugurated on MLK Day. Can you guess the first?

MLK Day: The long struggle to establish the federal holiday

For some, the holiday is just that — time off from work or school. But, King’s family and others carrying on his legacy of ...

Costco, USPS, schools: A list of what's open and closed for MLK Day in Illinois

While most government functions will not be operating on Monday, most grocery stores, big box stores and restaurants will ...

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Publix to the post office: What’s open, closed in Florida on Martin Luther King Jr. Day?

Here’s how to get tickets Since the holiday was officially designated in 1983, only one president was sworn in on Martin Luther King Jr. Day: former President Bill Clinton. For his ...

A look at the long struggle to establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Family and others carrying on Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy of equality, justice and nonviolent protest want Americans to ...

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MLK National Day of Service | Editorial

The nation will celebrate Martin Luther King Day on Jan. 20, in honor of the civil rights leader. The holiday is one of two that includes a National Day of Service.

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