Martin Luther King Jr., a reverend and civil-rights activist, was assassinated at 39. However, he inspired several movements and political changes.

The life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will once again be celebrated and honored Monday in events around the nation.

Every year we honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. in January. Here's everything you need to know about the holiday.

So, while he started his second term on Sunday, Jan. 20, his public ceremony was held on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Inauguration Day was not initially held on Jan. 20. When George Washington was ...

several Americans on Monday will also be honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The holiday is celebrated each year on the third Monday of January, falling on Jan. 20 this year ...

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.

Monday, Jan. 20 is set aside to mark the birthday of slain civil rights leader Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. MLK Day 2025 coincides ... office in ceremonies held in Washington, D.C. Born on Jan ...

Exploring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in education: How educators make sure his impact is not forgotten.

Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day ... Day also happened, as did Vice President JD Vance's oath of office. Trump moved the inauguration inside the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C., because ...

President Donald Trump speaks during the 60th presidential inauguration on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington ... is Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Today, the country pauses to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with parades ... Cultural and Educational Center at 925 George Engram Blvd. in Daytona Beach. An MLK walk will follow at 9: ...

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.