A speech describing the celebrations of the birthday of the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., held across the nation on January 15, 1974 by Rep. Stokes.
A nation in tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Bill
Additional cosponsors for S.J. Res. 5
In memory of Dr. Martin Luther King
Speech honoring Dr. Martin Luther King
Letter to Congressman Louis Stokes from Herbert Belton
A letter asking Stokes to support on making the birthday of Dr. King a national holiday.
Introduction of H.R. 1824, to designate birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. a holiday
Introduction of H.R. 12741, to designate birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. a holiday
Additional cosponsors for S.J. Res. 5
Introduction of H.R. 718, to designate birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. a holiday
January birthday anniversaries
A brief remark on three American leaders who were born in January. They include Martin Luther King Jr. (January 15, 1929), Benjamin Franklin (January 17, 1706), and Gen. Robert E. Lee (January 19, 1807).
Introduction of S.J. Res. 9, to designate birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. a holiday
Maryland makes Dr. King’s birthday a legal State holiday
A speech by Rep. Mitchell regarding H.B. 320 (a Maryland State legislative bill to make Dr. Martin Luther King's birthday a legal State holiday) that passed the State House.
Martin Luther King Day- S.J. Res. 5
A speech by Sen. Tunney on cosponsoring Senate Joint Resolution 5 (p. 5087).