Why did President Reagan give his approval to the Martin Luther King, Jr., holiday?

A) He was under pressure from supporters of the holiday.
B) He had always been a strong supporter of the idea.
C) He thought a new holiday would be good for the economy.
D) He had been a close friend of King’s.


Answer: A

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