How Did Martin Luther King Jr. Get a Holiday?

The video explores the journey of Martin Luther King Jr. Day becoming a federal holiday, highlighting the challenges and resistance faced along the way. Initially proposed shortly after King's assassination, the holiday faced opposition due to King's controversial activism and the economic implications of a new federal holiday. Despite these challenges, advocacy from labor unions, public pressure, and cultural influences like Stevie Wonder's song led to the holiday's eventual recognition in all 50 states by 2000.

What was one of the reasons Martin Luther King Jr. was closely monitored by the FBI?

• His opposition to labor rights

• His advocacy for racial segregation

• His involvement in civil disobedience

• His support for the Vietnam War

Who introduced the first legislation to make Martin Luther King Jr. Day a federal holiday?

• Coretta Scott King

• John Conyers

• Jesse Helms

• Stevie Wonder

Which artist released a song urging for the passage of Martin Luther King Jr. Day?

• Ray Charles

• Stevie Wonder

• Aretha Franklin

• Michael Jackson

What was one of the main concerns of those opposing the creation of MLK Day as a federal holiday?

• The absence of a historical precedent

• The opposition from labor unions

• The lack of public support

• The potential cost to taxpayers

Which senator temporarily blocked the Senate action on the MLK Day bill in 1983?

• Katie Hall

• Ted Kennedy

• John Conyers

• Jesse Helms

What significant action did the NFL take in response to Arizona's refusal to recognize MLK Day?

• Moved the Super Bowl to another state

• Sponsored a national holiday campaign

• Banned Arizona teams from the league

• Organized a protest march

In what year did MLK Day become recognized in all 50 states?

• 1986

• 2000

• 1990

• 1995