Nation Observes MLK Jr. Day

Mon., Jan. 17, 2011

FILE - This Aug. 28, 1963, file photo shows Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. acknowledging the crowd at the Lincoln Memorial for his "I Have a Dream" speech during the March on Washington. Monday, Jan. 17, 2011, marks the 25th federal observance of the birth of King, one of America's most celebrated citizens, and the only non-U.S. president to be honored with a national holiday. (Associated Press)

By D.F. Oliveria daveo@spokesman.com (509) 319-0354

In this Aug. 28, 1963, file photo, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. acknowledges the crowd at the Lincoln Memorial for his “I Have a Dream” speech during the March on Washington. Today marks the 25th federal observance of the birth of King, one of America’s most celebrated citizens, and the only non-U.S. president to be honored with a national holiday. (AP Photo/File)

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