U.S. Representative John Conyers Jr. of Michigan first proposed a bill on April 8, 1968, ... President Ronald Reagan’s signature created Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service as a federal holiday.

The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his iconic “I Have a Dream ... U.S. Democratic Rep. John Conyers of Michigan, one of the longest-serving members of Congress known for his liberal stance ...

American religious and Civil Rights leader Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. (1929 - 1968 ... it was introduced by Representative John Conyers, a Democrat from Michigan, and Senator Edward Brooke ...

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was killed almost 60 years ago Friday. Here is a quick look into his life and remarkable legacy.