A letter asking Stokes to support on making the birthday of Dr. King a national holiday.
Letter to Congressman Louis Stokes from Herbert Belton
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Laws and legislation
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
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
Introduction of H.R. 2375, to designate birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. a holiday
Legislative Discussions about the King Holiday Bill
(L-R): House Majority Leader Rep. Jim Wright (D-TX), Coretta Scott King, Rep. John Conyers Jr. (D-MI)
S.J. Res. 5-Introduction of a joint resolution relating to Martin Luther King birthday
Remarks of Sen. Brooke when he introduces the joint resolution.