Long struggle to establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day

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.
How Martin Luther King Jr. Was an Innovator
Dr. King's innovative thinking helped pave the way for Black entrepreneurial success. By challenging what's possible, King created a new era.
Martin Luther King Jr Day: MLK famous quotes and speeches
Martin Luther King gave over 2,500 public speeches during his lifetime – many of them were delivered without a manuscript and with few notes.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day: When did it become a holiday? What to know about his assassination
Every year we honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. in January. Here's everything you need to know about the holiday.
Martin Luther King Day: ‘I Have A Dream’ Speech Defines Civil Rights Movement
"I Have a Dream" was delivered by Martin Luther King, Jr. on August 28, 1963, in which he called for an end to racism in the United States.
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,
60+ Years Later: Watch Martin Luther King, Jr.'s 'I Have a Dream' Speech in Its Entirety
Related: Remembering Martin Luther King, Jr. With 30 Fascinating Facts About the Civil Rights Icon Over 250,000 supporters gathered at the Lincoln Memorial over 60 years ago, where King spoke those powerful,
Trump says his presidency will make Martin Luther King Jr.’s ‘dream come true’
In his inaugural address, Donald Trump thanked Black and Hispanic communities for their votes and invoked Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., whose federal holiday Trump shares with the day of his second inauguration.
Video: Trumps vows to ‘make MLK Jr’s dream come true’
Trumps vows to ‘make MLK Jr’s dream come true’ During his second inauguration, which fell on Martin Luther King Jr Day, Trump claimed he would make the civil rights leader’s ‘dream come true.’ #news #politics #trump #donaldtrump #mlkjr #inauguration Daily Mail Website: Daily Mail Facebook: Daily Mail IG: Daily Mail
MLK’s Dream vs. Trump’s Shadow
Martin Luther King Jr. stood on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial and spoke of justice rolling down like waters and righteousness like a mighty stream. But in Trump’s America,
Wondering what stores are open on MLK Day? Here’s what to know
Martin Luther King Jr. Day honors the legacy of the civil rights activist who strove for equal rights and is most known for ...
Bernice King on MLK Day coinciding with Trump inauguration: ‘It reminds us of King's spirit'
The coincidence that Martin Luther King Jr. Day lands on the same  Monday as Donald Trump’s inauguration isn’t a cause for ...
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University of Evansville reflect on leadership in symbolic march event
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, several people celebrated his legacy at the University of Evansville on Monday ...
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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 ...