A Man for All Seasons | GW Today | The George Washington …
From the 1955-1956 Montgomery bus boycott to the “I Have a Dream” speech at the 1963 March on Washington to his 1968 assassination in Memphis, King’s remarkable life story has cemented his place among the most revered figures in American history. ... at the 30th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr. Day becoming the only federal holiday ...
Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Wikipedia
Martin Luther King Jr. Day (officially Birthday of Martin Luther King Jr., [1] and often referred to shorthand as MLK Day) is a federal holiday in the United States observed on the third Monday of January each year. ... George Washington and Christopher Columbus. Soon after, ...
Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service & Leadership 2025
As part of the GW celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members are invited to participate in a day of service, leadership development, and interfaith dialogue.
Inauguration Day and MLK Day falling on same day is rare. Here's …
5 days ago · The next time Martin Luther King Jr. Day falls on Jan. 20 during an inauguration year will be the 2053 Inauguration Day for the 2052 Presidential Election. Here's what to know:
Media Tip Sheet: Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy
Jan 15, 2025 · Monday marks Martin Luther King Jr. day - a day to reflect on Dr. King’s enduring call for racial justice and economic equity. Dr. King not only fought for civil rights but he worked to create pathways to economic opportunity for all but the …
Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. - Office of the President
Jan 18, 2022 · Dear Members of the George Washington University Community, Today, we commemorate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. We honor Dr. King’s historic contributions to the civil rights movement by serving, building community, and fighting for …
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a U.S. holiday and national day of
Jan 15, 2025 · On the third Monday of January — close to King’s Jan. 15 birthday — federal, state and local governments, institutions and various industries recognize Martin Luther King Jr. Day....
Civil rights leaders and King family mark MLK Day as a special call …
5 days ago · WASHINGTON (AP) — When President-elect Donald Trump is sworn in as president of the United States inside the Capitol’s rotunda, he will do so facing a bust of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. on the federal holiday commemorating King’s legacy.. It’s a disquieting contrast for some civil rights advocates who wish to fulfill the late …
#GWToDo: Martin Luther King Jr. Week | GW Today | The George Washington …
Jan 11, 2024 · The George Washington University celebrates its 28th Day of Service and Leadership in remembrance of Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday, kicking off a week of programming honoring the giant of the civil rights movement.
Remembering the March on Washington 60 Years Later
Aug 25, 2023 · While the day is most remembered for the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I have a dream” speech at the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, the March on Washington built critical momentum for legislation such as the Civil Rights Act of …