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.
MLK Day is observed on the third Monday of January annually. This year, it falls on Jan. 20. MLK Day celebrates the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. It takes place near, but generally not on, the day of King's birth (Jan. 15).
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Ahead of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Martin Luther King III participated in a day of service at Food & Friends in Northeast, D.C.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is Monday (Jan. 20), representing a time to remember the legacy of America’s famous Civil Rights leader and give back to the community. More than six decades have passed since Dr.
Honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., explore wellness at the Folger Shakespeare Library or hear world-premiere operas at the Kennedy Center.
This year's MLK holiday will coincide with President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration. The last time Inauguration Day and MLK Day fell on the same date was in 1997 for President Bill Clinton’s second term. So, here is all you need to know about all the upcoming MLK events in Lafayette and what is closed in observation of the holiday.
Martin Luther King, Jr. (January 15, 1929-April 4, 1968) was one of the most prominent leaders of America's Civil Rights Movement in the 1950s and 60s. His words and actions have left a lasting mark on America and the world as a whole,
“If we will but make the right choice, we will be able to speed up the day, all over America and all over the world, when justice will roll down like waters, and righteousness like a mighty stream.” — Martin Luther King Jr., “Beyond Vietnam: A Time to Break Silence”
Whether you choose to engage in local activities or leave the city, there are many ways to honor Dr. King’s legacy or celebrate Black culture in the nation’s capital during this converenge of events.
Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 47th President on January 20, 2025, coinciding with Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The ceremony begins at noon at the US Capitol.