
Martin Luther King Jr.


It will live on

Martin Luther King Jr. holiday (H.R. 3706) debates
During these debates Helms alleges that King was a Communist citing former FBI head, J. Edgar Hoover's, files on King as evidence. He also requests that the Senate hold hearings to investigate his claims before they vote on H.R. 3706. Senator Kennedy and other rebut...

Remembering Dr. King

Martin Luther King Jr. holiday (H.R. 3706), debate on amendments, and vote

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Text of remarks delivered by Sen. Edward Kennedy during ecumenical services in the Ebenezer Baptist Church of Atlanta, Ga., on January 15, 1977.

He had a dream

Remarks on signing the bill making the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr., a national holiday
The speech of President Ronald Reagan in the Rose Garden at the White House on making the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. a national holiday; H.R. 3706 - Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday bill was approved on November 2;

A salute to Martin Luther King
Speech before the House of Representatives.

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.

Birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Speech before the House of Representatives.

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.