Word: birthdaying
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...possible solemnity to confer an honor previously granted to only one American citizen, George Washington. As the honoree's widow watched proudly from the gallery, the Senate voted 78 to 22 to establish the third Monday of January, beginning in 1986, as a national holiday commemorating the birthday of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. The high moment could not, however, erase the memory of a squalid scene the day before. New Right Republican Jesse Helms of North Carolina had resurrected the old smear that King was a Communist sympathizer, setting off a shouting tumult in which other legislators...
...existing nine are New Year's Day, Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas...
...School's Austin Hall celebrated its 100th anniversary yesterday in ceremony complete with birthday cake and dignitaries...
...University of Texas celebrated its 100th birthday last week, unveiling its unique "tracker organ," and as part of the anniversary ceremony...
Until 1986 when the federal holiday takes effect, Harvard will continue its present policy of observing a half-day recess on Jan. 15, king's birthday. Some have previously criticized the recess because falling either during reading period or exams it gets a minimum of attention...