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.
With President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration falling on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, members of the Black community in Boston said the coincidence generates some complicated feelings for them.
Bill Clinton and Barack Obama previously took presidential oaths of office on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. However, in both cases, the men were starting their second consecutive terms, much quieter occasions than the transfer of power from one president to ...
January 20 marks Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the federal holiday that honors ... And in 1979, on what would have been King’s 50th birthday, the bill came up in the House, but it failed by ...
Family and others carrying on Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy of equality, justice and nonviolent protest want Americans to remember that Monday's holiday is really about helping others.
From the editorial: "Both moments of importance and significance can be celebrated. Each can be given due and appropriate honor."
For the first time in 28 years, Inauguration Day and Martin Luther King Day observances fall on the same day. This is the second time the dates have aligned. Inauguration Day is constitutionally mandated to occur on January 20. President-elect Donald Trump will take the oath of office at noon and return to the White House.
Martin Luther King Jr ... holiday weekend. MLK Day was designated as a national day of service in 1994 by the King Holiday and Service Act signed by President Bill Clinton. The day is intended ...
Denver's Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday events are under way and ... during the second inauguration of President Bill Clinton. The Marade begins at the MLK monument at Denver City Park ...
With Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Philadelphians are sharing how they plan to honor the civil rights icon this weekend.
Enjoy the “Let’s French,” Bistro Du Jour’s bottomless brunch deal during MLK weekend. For $32.99 per guest, indulge in 90 minutes of drinks like the French 75, bellini, and Colette’s Punch while enjoying entrées popular in Parisian eateries. This deal is available the entire weekend, including MLK Day.