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.
Ronald Reagan Signs The Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Bill
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Black Soldiers Observe MLK Birthday in Long Binh, Vietnam
Black soldiers take part in the observance of the birthday of the late Martin Luther King Jr. January 15, 1971. About 30 soldiers were involved in the gathering on the U.S. Army base at Long Binh, Vietnam.
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.
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).
Dr. Martin Luther King’s birthday, January 15, a permanent public 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.
S.J. Res. 5-Introduction of a joint resolution relating to Martin Luther King birthday
Remarks of Sen. Brooke when he introduces the joint resolution.