How did Martin Luther King Jr. Day become a federal holiday? Here's the history
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How did Martin Luther King Jr. Day become a federal holiday? Here's the history
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The Dr. Martin Luther King National Holiday Celebration presented in partnership with Atrium Health, City of Charlotte and WSOC-TV will air Monday, Jan. 18 at 7 p.m. This one-hour inspiring program will showcase how members of our community are reflecting on and honoring Dr. King’s legacy and look back at the history of the annual event. | WSOC-TV
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The Dr. Martin Luther King National Holiday Celebration presented in partnership with Atrium Health, City of Charlotte and WSOC-TV will air Monday, Jan. 18 at 7 p.m. This one-hour inspiring program will showcase how members of our community are reflecting on and honoring Dr. King’s legacy and look back at the history of the annual event. | WSOC-TV
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