In 1983, President Ronald Reagan declared the third Monday of January each year Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a federal holiday. This year, the observance takes place on Monday, January 20 ...

In 1983, President Ronald Reagan signed a law, designating the third Monday in January as a federal holiday in honor of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., encouraging Americans to ...

That happened in 1986, when President Ronald Reagan signed a bill making Martin Luther King Jr. Day a federal holiday—largely due to Coretta’s persistence, a fact his daughter Bernice doesn ...

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 ...

It was signed into law by President Ronald Reagan. This upbeat song features lyrics written as a tribute to Dr. King. Our Friend, Martin is “an adventure inspired by Martin Luther King ...

Martin Luther King Jr. Day will coincide with the presidential ... the holiday will also coincide with Inauguration Day. Former President Ronald Reagan first made the day a federal holiday in ...

January 20 marks Martin Luther King Jr. Day ... former President Ronald Reagan signed it into law later that year. The first national holiday honoring King was celebrated in 1986.

Jan. 20 will be a special day for many Americans. The inauguration of President Donald Trump will be taking place in Washington while the nation also celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day.