Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Introduction of S. 743, to designate birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. a holiday
Introduction of S.J. Res. 2, to designate birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. a holiday
Introduction of H.R. 8033, to designate birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. a holiday
Introduction of H.R. 1665, 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).
Del. Walter Fauntroy, Rep. John Conyers, and Rep. Katie B. Hall (?) on Capitol Steps Supporting the MLK Holiday Bill
Rep. Conyers far left, Del. Fauntroy holding sign, Rep. Hall (?) at microphone
