Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Bill
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).
Introduction of H.R. 1058, to designate birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. a holiday
Counting Petitions in favor of Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday
(L-R): Rep. John Conyers Jr. and Harold Bennett, National Coordinator of the National Citizens Committee for Dr. Martin Luther King Holiday, review millions of supportive petitions receieved from the public before presenting them to the US Congress.
Dr. Martin Luther King’s birthday, January 15, a permanent public holiday
A speech by Rep. Ryan regarding his submission of the petitions signed by three million Americans. The petitions urge the Congress to make the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. a national holiday.
CBC Member Rep. John Conyers Jr. (D-MI) and Coretta Scott King Join Forces
Rep. Conyers and Coretta Scott King join forces to advocate for the passage of the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Bill