Laws and legislation
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
Letter to Congressman Louis Stokes from Herbert Belton
A letter asking Stokes to support on making the birthday of Dr. King a national 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.
Additional cosponsors for S.J. Res. 5
Introduction of H.R. 1058, to designate birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. a holiday
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
A speech on celebration of the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr.
Introduction of H.R. 16336, to designate birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. a holiday
Martin Luther King Day- S.J. Res. 5
A speech by Sen. Tunney on cosponsoring Senate Joint Resolution 5 (p. 5087).
