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.
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" .
(L-R): Rep. Ron Dellums, Rep. John Conyers Jr. and Sen. Ted Kennedy
Rep. Conyers far left, Del. Fauntroy holding sign, Rep. Hall (?) at microphone
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).
Senator Kennedy speaks during a press conference with Senator Mathias (center) and civil rights activist Coretta Scott King. The Senate just passed a bill recognizing Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday as a national holiday.