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.

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.
(L-R): Rep. Ron Dellums, Rep. John Conyers Jr. and Sen. Ted Kennedy
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).
Rep. Conyers far left, Del. Fauntroy holding sign, Rep. Hall (?) at microphone
Senator Kennedy speaks during a press conference with Senator Mathias (center) and civil rights activist Coretta Scott King. The Senate just passed a bill recognizing Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday as a national 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.
(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.