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Proclamation for 50th Anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Assassination

President Trump signed Proclamation 2018-07253 on April 3, 2018, commemorating the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination on April 4, 1968. The proclamation is a ceremonial document that acknowledges the historical event and calls for reflection. Proclamations have no direct operational impact on Americans but serve as official government recognition of significant dates or causes.