Congressional speeches (p. H11565-H11582) on H. Res. 497 providing for the consideration of H.R. 5461, a bill to designate the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr., a legal public holiday; the results of the votes on amendment of the bill are included.
Speech by Rep. Coyne supporting the establishment of Jan.15 as a national holiday in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King.
Text of remarks delivered by Sen. Edward Kennedy during ecumenical services in the Ebenezer Baptist Church of Atlanta, Ga., on January 15, 1977.
Speech from the Senate floor in support of S.400. by Sen. Mathias ... [et al.]designating the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr., a national holiday
Speech before the House of Representatives.
Speech by Sen. Glenn co-sponsoring legislation supporting the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as a national holiday.