On this day in 1983, President Ronald Reagan signed the bill making the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. a federal holiday. Standing beside him is Coretta Scott King, the wife of MLK. - ThreadSky

rpsagainsttrump.bsky.social • 33 days ago

On this day in 1983, President Ronald Reagan signed the bill making the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. a federal holiday.

Standing beside him is Coretta Scott King, the wife of MLK.

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lyndamb.bsky.social•33 days ago

wish we were celebrating MLK and not this shit that’s on tv right now

isleofkal.bsky.social•33 days ago

I’m watching “The West Wing” and celebrating MLK all day. I will scroll by anything related to felonious POTUS.

liberalpartyusa.org•33 days ago

It doesn't seem that reasonable Republicans are welcome in that party any more. Left and right leaning Liberals may disagree with one another, but we do agree to be respectful and work together to expand freedom, dignity, opportunity, and prosperity for all people. If you're disaffected, welcome.

damanonthestreet.bsky.social•33 days ago

And Reagan had to be SHAMED into doing it!

Don't think that America will ever forgive or forget the crimes of the Reagan Bush 41, Bush 43, or #Felon47 administrations.

shahln.bsky.social•33 days ago

It's unfortunate the tweet glosses over the controversy surrounding the holiday's creation, ignoring the activism and protests from labor unions, students, and others who fought for its passage, not just the acquiescence of a single president.

lazyfoxbandit.bsky.social•33 days ago

It's ironic considering what he did to the economy that still has an effect today.

snow3200.bsky.social•33 days ago

The irony….

gspiggott.bsky.social•33 days ago

What irony?

vettstravel.bsky.social•33 days ago

That’s the only thing he did for Black folks

snow3200.bsky.social•33 days ago

I think that’s even giving him way too credit…

loveforamerica.bsky.social•33 days ago

Even if you didn’t agree with Reagan’s policies at least he acted in a respectful manner and recognized the accomplishments of others regardless of their political affiliation. That is a standard that should be expected from any president.