Remarks of Sen. Brooke when he introduces the joint resolution.
S.J. Res. 5-Introduction of a joint resolution relating to Martin Luther King birthday
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day
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)
Martin Luther King’s birthday-January 15-should be a national holiday
Sen. Ryan's speech on making January 15, the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. a national holiday. In the speech, he advocates the bill, H.R. 7703 (designating January 15 a national holiday), submitted by John Conyers.
Introduction of H.R. 15619, to designate birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. a holiday
Introduction of H.R. 15653, to designate birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. a holiday
S.J. Res. 159-Introduction of joint resolution designating January 15 of each year as Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Senate floor debate regarding Senate Joint Resolution 159 which proposes the declaration of January 15, the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. as "Martin Luther King Day" .
Ronald Reagan Signs The Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Bill
In the presence of Coretta Scott King (2nd from left), President Ronald Reagan signs a bill making Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday a national holiday.
Introduction of H.R. 15533, to designate birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. a holiday
CBC Members Confer with Senator Ted Kennedy (D-MA)
(L-R): Rep. Ron Dellums, Rep. John Conyers Jr. and Sen. Ted Kennedy
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).