The United States is paying tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's legacy the same day a new president was inaugurated.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal holiday honoring the life and legacy of the iconic civil rights leader. This year's MLK Day also falls on Inauguration Day for President-elect Donald Trump, marking only the second time in 28 years that these federal observances align.
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 second term ...
Most Americans know the third Monday of each January as Martin Luther King ... both previous King Day inaugurals were for a president's second term in office: President Bill Clinton's in 1997 ...
"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.
Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day ... term Inauguration Day events happened on Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, which was MLK Day. He was sworn in on Sunday, Jan. 20. Bill Clinton is the only president ...
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 second term, Clinton's Inauguration took place on Jan. 20, 1997.
Martin Luther King Jr.’s impact on American society remains immeasurable ... the last time that happened was when Bill Clinton took office in 1997. In our nation’s capital, you can celebrate both MLK’s contributions and the city’s vibrant food ...
Federal holidays collide in a rare overlap on Monday, which is both Inauguration Day and Martin Luther King Jr. Day ... Former Presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama both did so during their ...
Many were quick to notice Michelle Obama's absence on Inauguration Day, but the former first lady had a message to share on social media as questions over why didn't attend swirl.