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			<title>nps.gov - Martin Luther King  Jr. National Historical Park - News Releases</title>
			<link>https://www.nps.gov/malu</link>
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				  <title>Reginald Chapple selected as Superintendent of Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park.</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/malu/learn/news/reggie-chapple-is-selected-as-park-s-new-superintendent.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 12:14:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Exciting News! The National Park Service has appointed Reginald &#34;Reggie&#34; Chapple as the new superintendent. https://www.nps.gov/malu/learn/news/reggie-chapple-is-selected-as-park-s-new-superintendent.htm</description>
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				  <title>Attempted Arson at Martin Luther King Jr. Birth Home</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/malu/learn/news/a-statement-from-the-superintendent.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Fri, 08 Dec 2023 06:54:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>A prompt intervention averted a potential tragedy at Dr. King&#8217;s Birth Home. https://www.nps.gov/malu/learn/news/a-statement-from-the-superintendent.htm</description>
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				  <title>National Park Service to close historic birth home of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. for major rehabilitative work</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/malu/learn/news/temporary-closure-of-birth-home.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Wed, 15 Nov 2023 03:06:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>The historic birth home of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and his siblings will temporarily close for one (1) year, to allow for rehabilitation work. https://www.nps.gov/malu/learn/news/temporary-closure-of-birth-home.htm</description>
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				  <title>7-day Operations Resume July 2, 2023</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/malu/learn/news/sunday-operations-return.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Mon, 26 Jun 2023 06:02:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>The Martin L. King Jr. National Historical Park resumes its&#8217;7-day operations on, Sunday, July 2, 2023. https://www.nps.gov/malu/learn/news/sunday-operations-return.htm</description>
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				  <title>31st Anniversary of   &#8220;I Have A Dream&#8221; World Peace Rose Garden and  Awards Ceremony</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/malu/learn/news/rose-garden-program-2023.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Tue, 09 May 2023 04:00:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>The International World Peace Rose Gardens in partnership with the Martin Luther King National Historical Park will host the 31st anniversary of the Martin Luther King, Jr. &#8220;I Have A Dream&#8221; Inspirational Messages of Peace awards ceremony at the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park. https://www.nps.gov/malu/learn/news/rose-garden-program-2023.htm</description>
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				  <title>The National Park Service Commemorates the 94th Birthday Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/malu/learn/news/king-week-2023.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2023 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>ATLANTA - Superintendent Judy Forte is delighted to announce the schedule of events for the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park in celebration of the 94th birthday of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., beginning Friday, January 13, 2023, and ending on the 38th Anniversary of the National King Holiday, Monday, January 16, 2023. https://www.nps.gov/malu/learn/news/king-week-2023.htm</description>
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				  <title>Legacy Campout Returns In-Person for 2022</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/malu/learn/news/legacy-campout-2022.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Wed, 21 Sep 2022 11:12:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>The Legacy Campout returns to in-person programming at Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park for the first time since 2019. https://www.nps.gov/malu/learn/news/legacy-campout-2022.htm</description>
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				  <title>Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park Marks the 54th Anniversary of the Assassination of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/malu/learn/news/april-remembrance-2022.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Thu, 31 Mar 2022 14:29:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>April schedule of events for the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park to mark the 54th Anniversary of the Assassination of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. https://www.nps.gov/malu/learn/news/april-remembrance-2022.htm</description>
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				  <title>Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park  Announces Black History Month Virtual Programs</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/malu/learn/news/black-history-month-virtual-programs.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2022 10:10:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>The 2022 Black History Month programs will be offered virtually to organized groups, along with daily  features on the park&#39;s Facebook and Instagram sites. https://www.nps.gov/malu/learn/news/black-history-month-virtual-programs.htm</description>
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				  <title>Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park Commemorates the 93rd Birthday of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the 36th Anniversary of the National King Holiday</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/malu/learn/news/king-week-2022-commemoration.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Mon, 10 Jan 2022 09:43:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>The Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park virtually celebrates the 93rd birthday of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., beginning Friday, January 14, 2022 and ending on the National King Holiday, Monday, January 17, 2022. https://www.nps.gov/malu/learn/news/king-week-2022-commemoration.htm</description>
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				  <title>Apply to be a member of this summer&#8217;s Youth Conservation Corps Crew at the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/malu/learn/news/ycc-hiring-opportunity.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Thu, 06 May 2021 08:15:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>this summer the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical park will host a United States Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) crew. Youth 15 &#8211; 19 are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be a US citizen or permanent resident of the United States and will work for 10 weeks, 40 hours a week, and earn the federal minimum wage. https://www.nps.gov/malu/learn/news/ycc-hiring-opportunity.htm</description>
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				  <title>Metro-Atlanta National Park Sites to Celebrate Junior Ranger Day</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/malu/learn/news/junior-ranger-day.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Mon, 19 Apr 2021 06:26:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>On this special day, national park units across the country offer distinct programs to encourage participants to explore, learn, and protect. https://www.nps.gov/malu/learn/news/junior-ranger-day.htm</description>
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				  <title>The Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park A Call to Remembrance The 53rd Anniversary of the Assassination of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/malu/learn/news/the-53rd-commemoration.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Fri, 02 Apr 2021 12:36:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>A schedule of events for the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park commemorating the 53rd Anniversary of the Assassination of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., beginning Monday, April 5, 2021 and ending on April 30, 2021. https://www.nps.gov/malu/learn/news/the-53rd-commemoration.htm</description>
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				  <title>Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park Commemorates the 92nd Birthday of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the 35th Anniversary of the National King Holiday</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/malu/learn/news/king-week-2021.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2021 12:28:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Free virtual events that will take place at the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park to celebrate and commemorate the 92nd birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., beginning Friday, January 15, 2021 and ending on the National King Holiday, Monday, January 18, 2021. https://www.nps.gov/malu/learn/news/king-week-2021.htm</description>
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				  <title>Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park Hosts Ribbon Cutting to Celebrate Its 40th Anniversary with A New Outdoor Exhibition</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/malu/learn/news/ribbon-cutting-for-outdoor-exhibition.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2020 15:13:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>On Saturday, October 10, 2020, at 10:00 AM, the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park in partnership with The King Center will host a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of a new outdoor exhibit on the 40th Anniversary of the establishment of the park. https://www.nps.gov/malu/learn/news/ribbon-cutting-for-outdoor-exhibition.htm</description>
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				  <title>Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park and the Greening Youth Foundation Hosts its First Virtual Legacy Campout Event and Celebrates Its 40th Anniversary with Exhibition Commemorating the 19th Amendment</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/malu/learn/news/10th-annual-legacy-campout-and-opening-of-outdoor-exhibition.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2020 09:14:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>The Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park and the Greening Youth Foundation and will host the 10th annual Legacy Campout, virtually. Youth from local schools and youth organizations will receive a unique virtual experience to celebrate the life and works of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. https://www.nps.gov/malu/learn/news/10th-annual-legacy-campout-and-opening-of-outdoor-exhibition.htm</description>
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				  <title>MEAL PICK-UP INITIATIVE FOR ESSENTIAL Home Health Care Professionals During COVID-19 Crisis</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/malu/learn/news/meal-pick-up-initiative.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2020 18:04:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>The King Center, in collaboration with the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park, and Ebenezer Baptist Church is facilitating meal pick-ups for home health care professionals during the COVID-19 CRISIS. https://www.nps.gov/malu/learn/news/meal-pick-up-initiative.htm</description>
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				  <title>Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park is Modifying Operations to Implement Latest Health Guidance</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/malu/learn/news/covid-19-operations-to-implement-latest-health-guidance.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2020 09:52:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Atlanta &#8211; The Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park is announcing modifications to operations to implement the latest guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control &#38; Prevention (CDC), and local and state authorities to promote social distancing. https://www.nps.gov/malu/learn/news/covid-19-operations-to-implement-latest-health-guidance.htm</description>
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				  <title>Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park hosts Film screening  &#8220;A Passage at St. Augustine&#8221;</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/malu/learn/news/film_screening_02272020.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2020 08:01:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>The Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park will host a film screening of the documentary &#8220;A Passage at St. Augustine,&#8221; a 56-minute film that documents black student activists who challenged on-going racial injustices committed in the tourist town of St. Augustine, Florida. https://www.nps.gov/malu/learn/news/film_screening_02272020.htm</description>
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				  <title>Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park hosts facilitated dialogue &#34;Understanding Black  Trauma and White Fear&#34;</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/malu/learn/news/facilitated-dialogue.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Wed, 12 Feb 2020 05:44:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>A facilitated dialogue on &#34;Understanding Black Trauma and White Fear&#34; will be hosted at the park&#39;s Visitor Center to commemorate Black History Month and continue the park&#39;s on-going discussion on the 400th anniversary of the first landing of enslaved Africans to Virginia. https://www.nps.gov/malu/learn/news/facilitated-dialogue.htm</description>
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				  <title>Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park Hosts Beloved Community Gospel Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/malu/learn/news/gospel-tribute-to-dr-martin-luther-king-jr.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Fri, 17 Jan 2020 07:14:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>A free gospel tribute concert, honoring the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. will take place at Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church on Sunday, January 19, 2020 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.  The concert will feature an array of artists, honoring Dr. King&#39;s 91st birthday and the Civil Rights Movement, through music, song, dance and spoken word. https://www.nps.gov/malu/learn/news/gospel-tribute-to-dr-martin-luther-king-jr.htm</description>
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				  <title>Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park Commemorates 91st Birthday of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and 34th  Anniversary of the National King Holiday</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/malu/learn/news/king-holiday-observance-celebration-2020.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Wed, 08 Jan 2020 06:10:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>The Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park set to celebrate and commemorate the 91st birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., beginning Wednesday, January 15, 2020 and ending on the National King Holiday, Monday, January 20, 2020. https://www.nps.gov/malu/learn/news/king-holiday-observance-celebration-2020.htm</description>
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				  <title>National Park Service Legacy Campout: Beyond our Wildest Dreams!</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/malu/learn/news/2019-legacy-campout.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Wed, 25 Sep 2019 09:00:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>On Friday, September 27, 2019 and Saturday, September 28, 2019 the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park and the Greening Youth Foundation (GYF) will host the ninth annual Legacy Campout. https://www.nps.gov/malu/learn/news/2019-legacy-campout.htm</description>
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				  <title>Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park Opens New Exhibit to Honor 400 Years of African American History and Culture</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/malu/learn/news/new-exhibition-400-years.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Thu, 22 Aug 2019 11:59:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>August 25, 2019 marks the 400th anniversary of the first landing of enslaved Africans to Point Comfort in the English colony of Virginia &#8211;this site is now part of Fort Monroe National Monument.  To commemorate this historic event the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park is collaborating with the African-American Panoramic Experience (APEX) Museum to remember the 400th Anniversary and to present a teaser exhibition titled &#8220;400 Years&#8221; which features a depiction of the &#8220;Door of No Return&#8221;, located in Senegal on Goree Island. https://www.nps.gov/malu/learn/news/new-exhibition-400-years.htm</description>
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				  <title>Beloved Community International Expo</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/malu/learn/news/beloved-community-international-expo.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Mon, 05 Aug 2019 12:18:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>The National Park Service will create an International Youth Village and engage youth of all ages in fun educational activities, including international games, music, and dancing. Educational programs will focus on Dr. King&#8217;s vision of a &#8220;beloved community&#8221; of love and equality among all people throughout the world. https://www.nps.gov/malu/learn/news/beloved-community-international-expo.htm</description>
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				  <title>2019 Rose Garden Celebration</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/malu/learn/news/rose_garden_2019.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2019 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park will host a program that will celebrate the 27th anniversary of the &#8220;I Have a Dream&#8221; World Peace Rose Garden Inspirational Message of Peace Contest. https://www.nps.gov/malu/learn/news/rose_garden_2019.htm</description>
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				  <title>Carter-King Exhibition Returns</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/malu/learn/news/return-of-carter-king-exhibition.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Fri, 18 Jan 2019 15:20:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>This dynamic exhibit entitled &#8220;Georgia&#8217;s Global Peacemakers: The Carter and King Legacy&#8221; will be featured in the D.R.E.A.M. Gallery at Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park and depicts the close bond between the Carter and King families through the years, and tells the story of the creation of the National Historic Site, now a National Historical Park. https://www.nps.gov/malu/learn/news/return-of-carter-king-exhibition.htm</description>
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				  <title>Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park to open thanks to grant from The Delta Air Lines Foundation</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/malu/learn/news/park-re-opens-february-2019.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Fri, 18 Jan 2019 11:24:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park will open from Saturday, January 19 through February 3, inadvance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. national holiday thanks to a grant from The Delta Air Lines Foundation and revenue generated by NPS recreation fees. https://www.nps.gov/malu/learn/news/park-re-opens-february-2019.htm</description>
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				  <title>Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park to open thanks to grant from The Delta Air Lines Foundation</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/malu/learn/news/deltagrant.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Thu, 17 Jan 2019 09:54:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Thanks to a grant from The Delta Air Lines Foundation, Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park will open for 16 days beginning Saturday, January 19, in advance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. national holiday and days after the 90th anniversary of his birth. https://www.nps.gov/malu/learn/news/deltagrant.htm</description>
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				  <title>Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park to host 26th Anniversary of &#8220;I Have a Dream&#8221; World Peace Rose Garden and Awards Ceremony</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/malu/learn/news/mlk-jr-national-historical-park-26th-anniversary-i-have-a-dream-world-peace-rose-garden-awards-ceremony.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2018 10:06:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>The event will celebrate the winners of the National Park Service and International World Peace Rose Garden&#8217;s Inspirational Messages of Peace Contest. To participate in the contest students from Italy, Mexico, Japan, Gaza, Pakistan, India, China, an Israeli/Palestinian school, and the United States submit their poems that promote world peace. https://www.nps.gov/malu/learn/news/mlk-jr-national-historical-park-26th-anniversary-i-have-a-dream-world-peace-rose-garden-awards-ceremony.htm</description>
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				  <title>Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park to host 26th Anniversary of &#8220;I Have a Dream&#8221; World Peace Rose Garden and Awards Ceremony</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/malu/learn/news/newsreleases.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2018 10:06:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>The event will celebrate the winners of the National Park Service and International World Peace Rose Garden&#8217;s Inspirational Messages of Peace Contest. To participate in the contest students from Italy, Mexico, Japan, Gaza, Pakistan, India, China, an Israeli/Palestinian school, and the United States submit their poems that promote world peace. https://www.nps.gov/malu/learn/news/newsreleases.htm</description>
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				  <title>Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park Plans Special Programs To remember and reflect on the 50th Anniversary of Dr. King&#8217;s Assassination</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/malu/learn/news/50th-anniversary-of-king-assassination.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Thu, 08 Mar 2018 11:41:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>The Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park will observe the 50th Anniversary of Dr. King&#8217;s assassination with special programming, during Remembrance Week, April 4 &#8211; 9, 2018 and will honor the life and legacy of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. https://www.nps.gov/malu/learn/news/50th-anniversary-of-king-assassination.htm</description>
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				  <title>Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park Announces Artistic Tribute Concert to commemorate the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/malu/learn/news/artistic_tribute_concert.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jan 2018 08:15:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Superintendent Judy Forte is pleased to announce a special program that will take place at the Martin Luther King, Jr. NHS to celebrate and commemorate the 89th Birthday of Dr. King.  On Sunday, January 14, 2018 (5:00 PM to 8:00 PM) an artistic tribute concert will take place at the Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church. https://www.nps.gov/malu/learn/news/artistic_tribute_concert.htm</description>
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				  <title>National Park Service Reopens Second Floor of Birth Home on the National King Holiday</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/malu/learn/news/birth_home_second_floor_reopens.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jan 2018 07:20:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>The Birth Home of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. closed for safety repairs in August 2016.  In January 2017 the 1st floor of the Birth Home was repaired and open to the public, but the 2nd floor remained closed for needed repair. The National Park Service is pleased to announce that the 2nd floor of the home has been repaired and it will re-open to the visiting public on the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Holiday, January 15, 2018. https://www.nps.gov/malu/learn/news/birth_home_second_floor_reopens.htm</description>
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				  <title>Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site Plans Special Programs to Commemorate 89th Birthday of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and 32nd Anniversary of the National King Holiday</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/malu/learn/news/king_holiday_events_2018.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Wed, 03 Jan 2018 07:14:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Superintendent Judy Forte is pleased to announce the free public events that will take place at the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site (NHS) to celebrate and commemorate the 89th birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., beginning Friday, January 12, 2018 and ending on the National King Holiday, Monday, January 15, 2018.   Superintendent Forte said, &#8220;the National Park Service hopes to make this observance of the Martin Luther King Jr., National Holiday one that deeply honors and serves Dr. King&#8217;s life and legacy as a &#8220;day on&#8221; rather than a &#8220;day off.&#8221; https://www.nps.gov/malu/learn/news/king_holiday_events_2018.htm</description>
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				  <title>The King Center is Under Renovations!</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/malu/learn/news/the-king-center-reflecting-pool-renovation.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Mon, 09 Oct 2017 12:26:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>In preparation for the 50th Anniversary of the Assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (April 4th, 2018) and the 50th Anniversary of the founding of The King Center (June 23rd-26th, 2018), various areas of The Center will be temporarily blocked off for renovations. https://www.nps.gov/malu/learn/news/the-king-center-reflecting-pool-renovation.htm</description>
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				  <title>National Park Service Legacy Campout: MLK 50 Forward</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/malu/learn/news/legacy-campout-2017.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Thu, 28 Sep 2017 05:31:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>From Friday, September 29, 2017 to Saturday, September 30, 2017 the Martin Luther King, Jr. NHS, in partnership with the Greening Youth Foundation (GYF) will host the 6th annual Legacy Campout this year in honor of the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. assassination, on April 4, 2017. https://www.nps.gov/malu/learn/news/legacy-campout-2017.htm</description>
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				  <title>King Remembrance Day</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/malu/learn/news/king-remembrance-day.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Mon, 03 Apr 2017 08:13:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Atlanta&#8217;s Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site will host the annual &#8220;King Remembrance Day&#8221; observance, honoring the life and legacy of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., on the 49th anniversary of his death. https://www.nps.gov/malu/learn/news/king-remembrance-day.htm</description>
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				  <title>Birth Home of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Closes Temporarily for Condition Assessment</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/malu/learn/news/birth-home-temporary-closure.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Tue, 07 Mar 2017 12:03:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site will temporarily close the childhood home of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. beginning March 8, 2017.  The home is expected to reopen March 27, 2017, pending the outcome of a comprehensive condition assessment of the site&#8217;s structure, envelope and building systems.  Tours of the Birth Home will be suspended during this time. https://www.nps.gov/malu/learn/news/birth-home-temporary-closure.htm</description>
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				  <title>King Week 2017</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/malu/learn/news/king_week_2017.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2017 16:37:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site Plans Special Programs
to Commemorate 88th Birthday of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and 31st Anniversary of the National King Holiday https://www.nps.gov/malu/learn/news/king_week_2017.htm</description>
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				  <title>National Park Service Reopens First Floor of Birth Home on the National King Holiday</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/malu/learn/news/birth_home_reopens_1st_floor.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2017 05:11:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>The National Park Service has repaired the first floor of the home and it will re-open to the visiting public on the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Holiday, January 16, 2017. https://www.nps.gov/malu/learn/news/birth_home_reopens_1st_floor.htm</description>
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				  <title>National Park Service plans to partially re-open Martin Luther King, Jr. Birth Home in early 2017</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/malu/learn/news/birth-home-partial-re-opening.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2016 11:21:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>The National Park Service has subsequently completed a repair plan and anticipates re-opening the first floor of the home in time for the annual events surrounding the January 16, 2017, federal holiday designated to celebrate the life and legacy of the late Civil Rights leader. https://www.nps.gov/malu/learn/news/birth-home-partial-re-opening.htm</description>
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				  <title>Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site Vies for Grant in Partner in Preservation Campaign</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/malu/learn/news/partners_in_preservation.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Tue, 31 May 2016 08:13:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>In honor of the National Park Service&#8217;s Centennial, the 2016 Partners in Preservation: National Parks campaign will award $2 million in grants to historic sites in need of preservation within national parks units, as decided by popular vote.  

The Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site hopes to be one of the winners of the campaign. https://www.nps.gov/malu/learn/news/partners_in_preservation.htm</description>
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				  <title>24th Annual World Peace Rose Garden Program</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/malu/learn/news/24th-annual-world-peace-rose-garden-program.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Thu, 12 May 2016 07:58:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>The National Park Service and its partner the International World Peace Rose Gardens organization will host the public event Thursday, May 12 from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/malu/learn/news/24th-annual-world-peace-rose-garden-program.htm</description>
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				  <title>2015 Legacy Campout</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/malu/learn/news/2015-legacy-campout-road-to-the-centennial.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2015 18:28:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>On Friday, September 25, 2015 at 6 pm, the celebration will kick off with the 2-day Legacy Campout. https://www.nps.gov/malu/learn/news/2015-legacy-campout-road-to-the-centennial.htm</description>
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				  <title>Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site to Host 23rd Annual International World Peace Rose Garden Celebration</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/malu/learn/news/23rd-annual-rose-garden-program.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2015 08:13:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>The Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site, in partnership with the International World Peace Rose Gardens (IWPRG) organization, will host its 23rd annual &#8220;I Have A Dream&#8221; World Peace Rose Garden Program https://www.nps.gov/malu/learn/news/23rd-annual-rose-garden-program.htm</description>
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				  <title>Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site Marks Commemoration on April 9 through Find Your Park Program</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/malu/learn/news/April-9th-Commemoration-2015.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2015 13:45:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>On April 9, 2015, the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site will commemorate two nationally importation events, the surrender of General Lee to General Grant at Appomattox, Va., and burial of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. https://www.nps.gov/malu/learn/news/April-9th-Commemoration-2015.htm</description>
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				  <title>Events for Annual King Remembrance Week</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/malu/learn/news/Events-for-Annual-King-Remembrance-Week.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2015 13:39:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>The park will honor the life and legacy of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.  during King Remembrance Week, April 4 to 9, 2015. Special programs, tours of the Birth Home, and a wreath laying ceremony will be held in the park. All events free of charge and open to the public. https://www.nps.gov/malu/learn/news/Events-for-Annual-King-Remembrance-Week.htm</description>
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				  <title>King Holiday Observance Celebration 2015</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/malu/learn/news/king-holiday-observance-celebration-2015.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2015 10:57:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>ATLANTA, GA - The Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site commemorates the 30th observance of the Federal Holiday that honors the birthday of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with several special activities and events in collaboration with The King Center, Ebenezer Baptist Church and other community-based organizations. https://www.nps.gov/malu/learn/news/king-holiday-observance-celebration-2015.htm</description>
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				  <title>Anniversary of 1964 Martin Luther King Jr., Nobel Peace Prize</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/malu/learn/news/Dr-King-Nobel-Peace-Prize-2015.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2014 13:15:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., receiving the 1964 Nobel Peace Prize, with the opening of an exhibition entitled, 1964 Martin Luther King, Jr., &#34;A Global Citizen&#34;. https://www.nps.gov/malu/learn/news/Dr-King-Nobel-Peace-Prize-2015.htm</description>
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				  <title>Martin Luther King Jr., National Historic Site 4th Annual Legacy Camp-Out</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/malu/learn/news/martin-luther-king-jr-national-historic-site-4th-annual-legacy-camp-out.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2014 12:03:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>The Martin Luther King, Jr., National Historic Site and its partnering organizations the Greening Youth Foundation, the King Center for Nonviolent Social Change,
and REI, will jointly host the 4th annual Legacy Campout on Friday, September 19, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. until Saturday, September 20, 2014 to 10:00 a.m. This event will be held on the grounds of the Martin Luther King, Jr., National Historic Site in the Visitor Center parking lot located at 450 Auburn Avenue, N.E., Atlanta, Georgia 30312.  The Legacy Campout is a free event that offers a unique forum for
local youth to have an opportunity to become exposed to outdoor recreation and its links to a healthy lifestyle. https://www.nps.gov/malu/learn/news/martin-luther-king-jr-national-historic-site-4th-annual-legacy-camp-out.htm</description>
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				  <title>Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site Remembrance Week 2014</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/malu/learn/news/martin-luther-king-jr-national-historic-site-remembrance-week-2014.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2014 07:48:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site Remembrance Week 2014 will commemorate the annual observance of King Remembrance Week which honors the life and legacy of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. April 4-9, 2014 with a special Wreath-Laying Ceremony April 4, 2014 to commence the Park&#39;s week long series of public activities. https://www.nps.gov/malu/learn/news/martin-luther-king-jr-national-historic-site-remembrance-week-2014.htm</description>
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				  <title>21st Annual Rose Garden Program</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/malu/learn/news/21st-annual-rose-garden-program.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2013 04:48:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>On Thursday, May 09, 2013 at 1:00 p.m., the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site, in partnership with the International World Peace Rose Gardens (IWPRG) organization, will host its 21st annual &#8220;I Have A Dream&#8221; World Peace Rose Garden Program. https://www.nps.gov/malu/learn/news/21st-annual-rose-garden-program.htm</description>
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				  <title>Dreamkeeper Program</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/malu/learn/news/dreamkeeper-program.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Fri, 24 Aug 2012 05:10:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>There has been a schedule change in &#8222;Dreamkeeper&#8221; program for Tuesday, August 28th. Ambassador Andrew Young has been added to the program, and will help discuss the film &#8220;Walking with Guns&#8221; following the screening. &#8222;T.I&#8223; Harris has cancelled his participation in the program, due to business scheduling changes beyond his control. Hip-Hop artist &#8220;Mike Bigga,&#8221; who records on T.I.&#8223;s label, will replace T.I. and join Ambassador Young in the discussion following the film. https://www.nps.gov/malu/learn/news/dreamkeeper-program.htm</description>
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				  <title>Commercial Strategy Meeting</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/malu/learn/news/commercial-strategy-meeting.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Tue, 24 Jul 2012 10:35:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>The Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site is hosting a public meeting Tuesday, July 24, 2013 at 6:00pm to gather input on a proposed strategy for Commercial Services operation within the national historic site district. https://www.nps.gov/malu/learn/news/commercial-strategy-meeting.htm</description>
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				  <title>King Remembrance 2012</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/malu/learn/news/king-remembrance-2012.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Fri, 23 Mar 2012 04:07:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>The Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site and Ebenezer Baptist Church will commemorate the annual observance of King Remembrance Week which honors the life and legacy of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. April 4-9, 2012 with a special Wreath-Laying Ceremony April 4, 2012 to commence the Park&#8217;s week long series of public activities. https://www.nps.gov/malu/learn/news/king-remembrance-2012.htm</description>
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