The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his iconic “I Have a Dream ... Then in 1987, Gov. Evan Mecham rescinded his predecessor's executive order enacting a state holiday in Arizona.
MLK Day is a federal holiday honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., encouraging reflection ... In 1987, Arizona Gov. Evan Mecham rescinded MLK Day as his first act in office. Many entertainers ...
After a two-year hiatus because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the parade, America's largest Martin Luther King Day celebration returned ... Then in 1987, Gov. Evan Mecham rescinded his ...