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On This Day November 2, 1983 – President Reagan Signed The Bill Establishing Martin Luther King Jr Day

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On This Day November 2, 1983 – President Reagan Signed The Bill Establishing Martin Luther King Jr Day.

On this day November 2, 1983, President Ronald Reagan signed a historic bill designating Martin Luther King Jr Day as a federal holiday in the United States. The decision honored the legacy of Dr. King, whose leadership in the civil rights movement brought lasting change and inspired generations around the world.

The bill represented years of advocacy and recognition for Dr. King’s dedication to equality, justice, and nonviolent protest. The holiday was first officially celebrated on...
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