In a rare historical occurrence, Inauguration Day and Martin Luther King Jr. Day fall on the same date this year, marking the first time this has happened since 1997.
The overlap is uncommon due to the relatively recent designation of MLK Day as a federal holiday in 1983 and the fixed four-year presidential election cycle.
The next time the two dates align will be in 2053.
Only one other US president has taken the oath of office on Martin Luther…

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Trump's inauguration and MLK Day coincide for first time since 1997

President-elect Donald Trump‘s inauguration is set to take place on Monday the same day the federal government commemorates the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. If Trump were to listen to congressional lawmakers, he would likely reference King during his inaugural speech as a moment to reflect on national unity. “Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is one of the most visionary and influential leaders who has been a catalyst of progress for our nation. If…

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Trump could invoke MLK during inauguration speech - Washington Examiner

In a bold move, President Trump has pledged to declassify crucial files surrounding the assassinations of JFK, RFK, and MLK. His announcement, made just before his inauguration, promises to shed light on pivotal moments in American history.

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BREAKING: Trump Says He'll Declassify JFK, RFK, and MLK Files

Others will pass the hours volunteering, feeding the hungry or cleaning up their small piece of the earth.

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One day, Two Men and the Many Ways People Will Honor MLK as Trump is Sworn in

The annual day to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. also happens to be the day President-elect Trump will be sworn into office for the second time. It's that reason that many say the day to honor MLK's legacy this year is even more important.

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Ahead of MLK Day and Trump’s inauguration, those carrying on King’s civil rights legacy reflect on the years ahead - The Boston Globe

The inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump will coincide with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

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Inauguration Day and MLK Day fall on the same day today. Is Inauguration Day always on January 20, MLK Day? Is it a federal holiday?

"I just want to live in hope that some of the ideals of the late Dr. King might flow over into this new administration," said one advocate.

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Trump inauguration and MLK Day on Monday: How social justice activists plan to remember the civil rights icon this year

Hope, real hope supported by meaningful action, is the only thing that has ever produced anything truly positive in this world.

Vogue

On MLK and Inauguration Day, a Reflection on Hope

Donna Brazile makes sense of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy as President Biden leaves office and President Trump takes office yet again.

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We must resurrect the true ideals of Dr. King this MLK Day as we inaugurate a new president

Tribune Online Trump becomes another U.S. President to be inaugurated on ‘historic’ MLK Day On Monday, President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 47th President of the United States, marking only the third time in US history that a presidential inauguration coincides with Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This rare overlap previously occurred during the second inaugurations of Presidents Bill Clinton in 1997 and Barack Obama in […] Trump bec…

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Trump becomes another U.S. President to be inaugurated on ‘historic’ MLK Day

Trump's inauguration and MLK Day coincide for first time since 1997

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