For the third time in U.S. history, Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Inauguration Day will both be held on the same day.
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.
In these quiet ways — and others — people across the Washington region will honor Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday while thousands of others converge on the nation’s capital to celebrate President-elect Trump being sworn in for a second term.
"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.
It's a disquieting contrast for some civil rights advocates who wish to fulfill the late reverend's dream of non-violent social revolution. Events honoring King and advocating for his vision of a just society will occur across the nation as many in the U.
Trump is only the third president to be sworn in on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Due to the particulars of the calendar and the Constitution, the two events won't overlap again until 2053.
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.
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 ...
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 ...
From the editorial: "Both moments of importance and significance can be celebrated. Each can be given due and appropriate honor."
Lafayette parish is preparing to commemorate the life of Martin Luther King Jr ... time Inauguration Day and MLK Day fell on the same date was in 1997 for President Bill Clinton’s second ...