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Rev. King spoke at the Illinois State Armory in 1965, his visit will be commemorated
The State Journal-Register via Yahoo News· 4 months agoThe Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. may never have made it to Springfield except for a unique set of...
Why are the Iowa caucuses held on MLK Day?
LA Times via Yahoo News· 4 months agoA pedestrian walks past a sign for the Iowa caucuses on a downtown skywalk in Des Moines in 2020. Iowa's Republican Party will hold its caucuses on...
Jackson's mayor asks 'What are you Doing for Others?' during Adrian's MLK Day Celebration
Gannett via AOL· 4 months agoADRIAN — While Jackson’s Mayor Daniel Mahoney was the keynote speaker Monday in Adrian for the...
People awed, honored by 'The Embrace' as MLK tribute sculpture unveiled in Boston
Worcester Telegram & Gazette via Yahoo News· 1 year agoSculpture unveiled Friday in Boston marks time Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., spent in Boston...
On This Day, Aug. 28: MLK Jr. gives 'I have a dream' speech at March on Washington
United Press International via Yahoo News· 8 months agoOn Aug. 28, 1963, Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his "I have a dream" speech from the steps of the...
Timeline: St. Patrick's party changes marked by gates, wristbands, porta-potties, snakes
Savannah Morning News via Yahoo News· 1 year agoThe Savannah St. Patrick's Day parade dates to 1824. The post-parade party is a much more recent...
These are Iowa's most endangered buildings in 2023
The Des Moines Register via Yahoo News· 1 year agoA landmark Cornell College chapel that the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. once spoke in is in danger because of damage sustained in the Aug. 10, 2020,...
Want to celebrate Juneteenth but don't know how? Start with these Knoxville events
Knox News | The Knoxville News-Sentinel via Yahoo News· 2 years agoOne year after Juneteenth became an official federal holiday, Knoxville is preparing for a weekend...
When does school start for Richmond, Columbia and Aiken county? It's time to get ready
The Augusta Chronicle via Yahoo News· 2 years agoSummer break won’t last for much longer. Richmond and Columbia county students have three weeks...
Today in History: April 3, Martin Luther King Jr. makes final speech
Associated Press via Yahoo News· 1 month agoToday in History Today is Wednesday, April 3, the 94th day of 2024. There are 272 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On April 3, 1968, civil rights leader Martin Luther King ...
