Winston-Salem Journal17d
A look at the long struggle to establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Most of the foot-dragging came from the South — except for Arizona. Then in 1987, Gov. Evan Mecham rescinded his predecessor's executive order enacting a state holiday in Arizona.
11Alive17d
How did MLK Day become law?
Evan Mecham revoked recognition in 1987 that had been established by his predecessor. Voters failed to pass a King Holiday in Arizona in 1990, and the state actually lost hosting rights for the ...
MyNorthwest.com18d
The long struggle to establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Most of the foot-dragging came from the South — except for Arizona. Then in 1987, Gov. Evan Mecham rescinded his predecessor’s executive order enacting a state holiday in Arizona.
Penn Live18d
It took more than a dream to establish Martin Luther King Jr. holiday
Most of the foot-dragging came from the South — except for Arizona. Then in 1987, Gov. Evan Mecham rescinded his predecessor’s executive order enacting a state holiday in Arizona.