Monday, Jan. 20, marks the federal holiday honoring the life and birthday of iconic civil rights leader the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who dedicated his life to speaking out against ...

On the third Monday of January — close to King’s Jan. 15 birthday — federal, state and local governments, institutions and various industries recognize 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. Dr. Martin Luther King ... Then in 1987, Gov. Evan ...

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 ... Then in 1987, Gov. Evan Mecham rescinded his predecessor ...

Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrates the life and impact of the ... because of the resistance of controversial former Gov. Evan Mecham. On Jan. 12, 1987, Mecham rescinded a 1986 executive order ...

MLK Day is a federal holiday honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., encouraging reflection on ... In 1987, Arizona Gov. Evan Mecham rescinded MLK Day as his first act in office.

On the third Monday of January — close to King’s Jan. 15 birthday — federal, state and local governments, institutions and various industries recognize Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his iconic “I Have a Dream” speech in 1963 on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial.