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How is Coretta related to the founding of MLK Day as a U.S. holiday?

  • She proposed the bill

  • She organized protests

  • She led the campaign

  • She wrote the legislation

Answer

Sure, here's a concise explanation: Coretta Scott King, widow of Martin Luther King Jr., played a pivotal role in establishing Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a U.S. federal holiday. After her husband's assassination in 1968, she tirelessly advocated for the recognition of his legacy and the cause of civil rights.
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