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George W. Bush: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., was a visionary American and a dedicated leader who believed deeply in liberty and dignity…

On the recordJanuary 13, 2005
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., was a visionary American and a dedicated leader who believed deeply in liberty and dignity for every person.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Proclamation 7862—Martin Luther King, Jr., Federal Holiday, 2005

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