The life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will once again be celebrated and honored Monday in events around the nation.

Though the holiday is young, this will only be the 25th year that all 50 states recognize it together. Here's what's open and closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Flags, which were previously lowered to honor the late President Jimmy Carter, will return to half-staff from sunrise on January 21 until sunset on January 29 to continue the mourning period. “I am pleased to honor both the peaceful transition of power and President Carter’s legacy,” said Governor Stein.

On the third Monday of the month, federal, state and local governments, institutions and various industries recognize Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

On Jan. 20, the U.S. will recognize two federal holidays, MLK Day and Inauguration Day. Here's what all will be closed in observance of the holidays.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is about unity, the celebration of King’s accomplishments and continuing to dream of peace, said Lenoir-Rhyne University students.

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Many were quick to notice Michelle Obama's absence on Inauguration Day, but the former first lady had a message to share on social media as questions over why didn't attend swirl.

Wes Moore is good at making pithy statements, and this one traveled far in the political news media, which is looking for someone to speak for the 48.36% of the nation's voters who didn’t want Donald Trump returned to the White House.

Donald Trump, who overcame impeachments, criminal indictments and a pair of assassination attempts to win another term in the White House, will be sworn in Monday as the 47th U.S. president taking cha

Donald Trump, who overcame impeachments, criminal indictments and a pair of assassination attempts to win another term in the White House, was sworn in Monday as the 47th U.S.

This January represents a time of tremendous change and progress for our nation, as we join the annual March for Life, celebrate MLK Day, and witness the presidential inauguration,