| Source | Chicago Tribune |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Jan. 20, 2026, 6:03 a.m. |
| Last Updated | Jan. 20, 2026, 6:03 a.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/20/today-in-history-martin-luther-king-jr-day-observed-for-the-first-time/ |
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![Coretta Scott King, widow of slain civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King,
Jr., is shown at a press conference in Atlanta, Jan. 11, 1986, to launch a
10-day celebration for the first national holiday for Dr. King. A poster
depicting King is in the background. \(AP Photo/Ric Feld\)][34] Coret...