Laws and legislation
Introduction of H.R. 2972, 2973, 2974, 2975 and 2976 to designate birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. a holiday
The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday bill (H.R. 3706)
S. 25, a bill to designate the birthday of Martin Luther King, Junior, a legal public holiday
Senate report - 96th Congress, 1st session, 1979 no. 96-284; calendar no. 304; a bill introduced by Mr. Bayh, Mr. Kennedy, Mr. Glenn, Mr. Dole, and Mr. Percy in the Senate on January 15, 1979 to designate the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. a legal public holiday.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday a national holiday
Speech by Rep. Peter W. Rodino Jr., Tuesday, January 25, 1983 on the House floor in support of legislation designating Dr. Martin Luther King's birthday a national holiday.
The Martin Luther King Jr. national holiday bill
Conyers speech on floor of the House regarding his introduction of bill to make a national holiday honoring Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday.
Martin Luther King Jr. holiday (H.R. 3706)
Testimony of representative Rep. John Conyers (D-MI) on Martin Luther King Jr. national holiday legislation : before Senate Judiciary Committee, February 19, 1979
A speech by congressman John Conyers Jr. before Senate Judiciary Committee in support of legislation to make the birthday of Dr. King (January 15) a national holiday.
Martin Luther King national holiday
Speech by Rep. Coyne supporting the establishment of Jan.15 as a national holiday in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King.
Introduction of H.R. 3431 to designate birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. a holiday
Martin Luther King Jr. holiday (H.R. 3706) debates
Designation of the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr., as a legal holiday
Congressional speeches (p. H11565-H11582) on H. Res. 497 providing for the consideration of H.R. 5461, a bill to designate the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr., a legal public holiday; the results of the votes on amendment of the bill are included.