Local History Archives - January 2017
Springfield Schools and MLK Day 1992
President Ronald Reagan signed into law Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a federal holiday in 1983. In 1992, it was not recognized as an official school holiday in Springfield. However, students were dismissed for the day, as it was considered a teacher-principal work day. MoreGeorge Clark's Side Glances
Springfield Rotarians unknowingly hosted George Clark, well known syndicated cartoonist of "Side Glances". MoreStay Informed
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