Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Bill
Introduction of H.R. 12363, to designate birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. a holiday
Additional cosponsors for S.J. Res. 5
Introduction of S.J. Res. 2, to designate birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. a holiday
Introduction of H.J. Res. 937, to designate birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. a holiday
Introduction of H.R. 1665, to designate birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. a holiday
A nation in tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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.
Additional cosponsors for S.J. Res. 5
In memory of Dr. Martin Luther King
Speech honoring Dr. Martin Luther King
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).
Senator Ted Kennedy Speaking at Press Conference after the Passage of the MLK Holiday Bill
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.