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MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The U.S. is set to mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the federal holiday set aside to honor the life of the civil rights icon. But in Alabama and Mississippi, Monday is ...
In Focus: Martin Luther King Jr. Day 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 ...
Martin Luther King Jr. might have been a giant in the Civil Rights Movement, but at home, the doting father of four was simply dad. As we observe what would have been his 96th birthday, look back ...
The house that was a safe haven to Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. in Alabama is being moved to Michigan. It will be opened to the public as part of the history museum.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is approaching quickly – Monday, Jan. 15 — and this year, the federal holiday falls on the actual birthday of the celebrated civil rights leader who was assassinated ...
Here’s what to know about Martin Luther King Jr., why we celebrate his impact each year and when MLK Day is in 2025.
Dr Martin Luther King Jr speaking before crowd of 25,000 Selma To Montgomery, Alabama civil rights marchers, in front of the Montgomery, Alabama state capital building on March 25, 1965 in Montgomery.
The U.S. is set to mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the federal holiday set aside to honor the life of the civil rights icon. But in Alabama and Mississippi, Monday is also Robert E. Lee Day in ...
The U.S. is set to mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day, but in two states, Monday is also Robert E. Lee Day in honor of the Confederate general.