Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Bill
Black Soldiers Observe MLK Birthday in Long Binh, Vietnam
Black soldiers take part in the observance of the birthday of the late Martin Luther King Jr. January 15, 1971. About 30 soldiers were involved in the gathering on the U.S. Army base at Long Binh, Vietnam.
S.J. Res. 159-Introduction of joint resolution designating January 15 of each year as Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Senate floor debate regarding Senate Joint Resolution 159 which proposes the declaration of January 15, the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. as "Martin Luther King Day" .
CBC Members Confer with Senator Ted Kennedy (D-MA)
(L-R): Rep. Ron Dellums, Rep. John Conyers Jr. and Sen. Ted Kennedy
Introduction of H.R. 15533, to designate birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. a holiday
Del. Walter Fauntroy, Rep. John Conyers, and Rep. Katie B. Hall (?) on Capitol Steps Supporting the MLK Holiday Bill
Rep. Conyers far left, Del. Fauntroy holding sign, Rep. Hall (?) at microphone
Martin Luther King’s birthday: a national holiday
A speech of Rep. Madden regarding his submission of Resolution No. 1132 (petitioning the Congress of the United States of America to declare the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. a national holiday and official day of celebration in the nation).