He chose that location in part to honor President Abraham Lincoln as “a great American ... institutions and various industries recognize Martin Luther King Jr. Day. For some, the holiday ...

King’s words were as powerful as his deeds, and his moving and eloquent addresses, which gave hope to millions, continue to inspire people throughout the world. The legislation to recognize Martin ...

He chose that location in part to honor President Abraham Lincoln as “a great American ... institutions and various ...

Editor’s note: This story was originally published in 2018 for the 50th anniversary of the Martin Luther King Jr.

In the nearly 40 years that the United States has celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the national holiday ... 250,000 ...

Martin Luther King Jr. Day, observed on the third Monday of January ... In 1963, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. stood on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial and delivered his iconic "I Have a Dream ...

A look back at local, national and world events through Deseret News archives. On April 3, 1968, civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. delivered what was to be his final speech, telling a rally ...

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal holiday, which means banks will be closed and government services as well, such as city offices, animal services, administrative offices of the police ...

Joining the 10 million visitors to Minnesota state parks every year? Here’s a way to do so for free. The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his iconic ''I Have a Dream'' speech in 1963 on the ...

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a U.S. holiday and national day of service. It took a long time for the country to get there It was first proposed four days after King's 1968 assassination outside a ...

Leah Weber on Monday had a short but touching tribute to her husband, Dexter Scott King, son of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.