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MLK JR ASSASSINATION
The date Martin Luther King Jr was assassinated from his balcony in the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee. -
HOLIDAY PROPOSED
Congressman John Conyers of Michigan proposed a national commemorative holiday to honor the efforts and life of Martin Luther King Jr. -
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LEGISLATIVE ACTION
The holiday was proposed at every legislative session and petitions with 6+ million names were sent in to congress endorsing the holiday. -
HoR PASSED BILL
The House of Representatives passed the bill proposing the MLK Jr. holiday. -
SENATE PASSED LEGISLATION
The Senate approved the legislation for the MLK Jr. holiday. -
PRES. REAGAN SIGNS
The holiday legislation bill was signed into law by President Ronald Reagan on this day. -
FIRST NATIONWIDE OBSERVANCE
The first nationwide observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Many places still did not recognize it as a true holiday.