Feb 27, 2003 - Sale 1961

Sale 1961 - Lot 244

Price Realized: $ 138
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Estimate: $ 200 - $ 300
(KING Jr., MARTIN LUTHER.) A Bill To designate the birthday of Martin Luther King, Junior, a legal public holiday - 98th Congress, 1st Session, S. 400. One page, 4to. (Washington, 1983)

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The bill to designate a public holiday in honor of Dr. King was rejected 12 times before its final adoption. Amongst those voting against it were Senators Abnor, Goldwater, Hatch, Helms, Rudman, and Symms, along with 16 others.