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

The annual day of remembrance for Martin Luther ... four days after King was assassinated but was not passed until 15 years after his death. On Nov. 2, 1983, President Ronald Reagan signed a ...

legislation for a Martin Luther King Jr. Day on the third Monday of January cleared Congress and President Ronald Reagan signed it. The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during his "I Have a Dream ...

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 non-incumbent president. That changes ...

“Martin Luther King Jr. Day is the only federal holiday designated ... It was signed into law by President Ronald Reagan. This upbeat song features lyrics written as a tribute to Dr. King.

It wasn't until nearly 20 years after his assassination that Martin Luther King Jr. Day became federally recognized in 1983, ...

Government offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 20, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The federal ... President Ronald Reagan signed the King Holiday Bill into law on Nov. 2, 1983 ...

This year Jan. 20 will be both Donald Trump's Inauguration Day and Martin Luther ... King was assassinated but was not passed until 15 years after his death. On Nov. 2, 1983, President Ronald ...