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Letter from Congressman Charles Diggs to MLKMichigan Congressman Charles Diggs returns the proposed plans for the August 28th, 1963 "March on Washington" to Dr. King. |
Letter from Congressman Charles Longstreet Weltner to MLKDemocratic Congressman Charles Longstreet Weltner asks Dr. King to help with a project that will commemorate the 200th anniversary of US independence. Weltner requests that Dr. King write a letter in which he discusses the problems that democracy will face in the coming decade. Weltner also encloses a related document entitled, "A Proposal for the Formation of a Committee of Correspondence." |
Letter from Congressman Donald M. Fraser to MLKMinnesota Democratic Congressman Donald Fraser asks Dr. King to serve on the advisory board of the National Committee on Tithing in Investment (NCTI). Fraser reports recent successes in the area of open occupancy housing, such as a project in Boston that rehabilitates homes for low-income families, and a project in Denver that raises seed capital for "integrated cooperatives and other housing ventures." |
Letter from Congressman Edward R. Roybal to MLKCalifornia Congressman Roybal responds to a message from Dr. King regarding the seating of the Mississippi delegation. Roybal reminds Dr. King of his record on matters related to civil rights. |
Letter from Congressman Emanuel Celler to MLKDemocratic New York Congressman Emanuel Celler thanks Dr. King for the telegram regarding the passage of the 1964 civil rights bill by the House of Representatives. Celler also remarks that Dr. King's service contributed to the passage of the bill. |
Letter from Congressman F. Bradford Morse to MLKMassachusetts 5th District Representative F. Bradford Morse expresses his disappointment that the Home Rule bill for the District of Columbia was not approved. He informs Dr. King that further action is unlikely to be taken in 1965. |
Letter from Congressman Herman Toll to MLKPennsylvania Democratic Congressman Herman Toll thanks Dr. King for his letter and assures Dr. King that he will continue to seek strong civil rights legislation. |
Letter from Congressman James G. O'Hara to MLKCongressman James G. O'Hara, US Representative from Michigan, informs Dr. King that he has signed the home rule discharge petition for the District of Columbia. |
Letter from Congressman John Conyers to MLKCongressman Conyers thanks Dr. King for his telegram regarding the Mississippi Challenge and gives him details regarding the vote in Congress. |
Letter from Congressman John McCormack to MLKCongressional House Speaker John McCormack writes that he is very glad the McCulloch Substitute Bill was rejected by the House of Representatives. |
Letter from Congressman Lionel Van Deerlin to MLKCongressman Lionel Van Deerlin, the 37th district Representative from California, thanks Dr. King for the telegram urging him to sign the discharge petition for the home rule bill for the District of Columbia, and he lets Dr. King know he has already signed it. |
Letter from Congressman Paul H. Todd to MLKFlorida Democratic Congressman Paul Todd explains to Dr. King why he voted against seating five congressman of the Mississippi Freedonm Democratic Party. Todd based his decision on an earlier precedent, which dismissed a previous claim "because it was brought by a party not legally a candidate for the contested seat." |
Letter from Congressman Phillip Burton to MLKRepresentative Burton, a Democrat from California, commends Dr. King for the speech he delivered at the Spring Mobilization. The congressman says Dr King has "served the cause of peace." |
Letter from Congressman Ralph J. Rivers to MLKRepresentative Rivers of Alaska informs Dr. King that he intends to sign the District of Columbia Home Rule Bill. |
Letter from Congressman William Ryan to MLKCongressman William Ryan gives Dr. King an update regarding the pending 1965 Voting Rights Act that is still under debate in Congress. Ryan, a staunch supporter of the bill, mentions his persistent efforts to keep the legislation from being blocked by adversaries. |
Letter from Constance A. Price to MLKIn this letter, Ms. Price writes to Dr. King to request that he makes mention of the blatant injustices committed by the State of Colorado, to its citizens, during the "poor people's campaign" in Washington, D.C. |
Letter from Constance A. Price to Peter H. DominickConstance Price addresses grievances and complaints related to human rights. She demands appropriate and necessary congressional actions. |
Letter from Cornelius E. Gallagher to MLKCongressman Gallagher of New Jersey writes Dr. King to confirm reception of his telegram in which he urges House Representatives to vote against the seating of the Mississippi Delegation. The Mississippi Congress was seated despite Congressman Gallagher's vote against the action. |
Letter from Don Edwards to MLKRepresentative Don Edwards of California sends his gratitude to Dr. King for a recent letter. Edwards informs Dr. King that they are currently drafting legislation to amend the Civil Rights Act. |
Letter from Dr. J. H. Young to MLKDr. J. H. Young writes this letter to Dr. King about slavery, the Civil War, and President Lincoln. He reminds Dr. King that the Civil War was fought not over slavery, but succession. |
Letter from Edward J. Warren to Senator Jacob K JavitsMr. Warren writes to Senator Javits to confirm receipt of a previous correspondence. He expresses gratitude for Javits position on Human Rights. |
Letter from Edward Kennedy to MLKEdward Kennedy thanks Dr. and Mrs. King for their hospitality during the Annual Convention of the SCLC. |
Letter from Edward W. Brooke to MLKIn this letter, Senator Edward W. Brooke offers his gratitude to Dr. King, for his support of the current civil rights bill. |
Letter from Elaine Haley to Senator George MurphyElaine Haley sends a letter to Senator George Murphy discussing Dr. King's views on riots in relation to ending the Vietnam War. |
Letter from Ernest Gruening to MLKDemocratic Alaskan Senator Earnest Gruening informs Dr. King that he has inserted one of Dr. King's speeches into the Congressional Record, in order to combat misconceptions about Dr. King's beliefs. The speech in question was delivered to the Riverside Church in New York, and it conveyed Dr. King's views on Vietnam. Senator Gruening includes this section of the record with his letter. |
Letter from Evelyn Rawley to Billy MillsEvelyn E. Rawley writes Billy Mills, chairman of the Democratic County Central Committee, to express distaste for Mills' choice of colleagues, political activity, and lack of reason. Rawley affirms that Mill's irresponsible actions are an obstacle to democratic practices. |
Letter from Everett McKinley Dirksen to MLKEverett M. Dirksen expresses gratitude for Dr. King's letter and informs him of the satisfaction he received in being an asset in solidifying the Civil Rights Act of 1964. |
Letter from Florida Congressman Dante B. Fascell to MLKRepresentative Fascell informs Dr. King that he will vote against the McCulloch Amendment to the Voting Rights Bill of 1965, but he will vote for the bill itself. |
Letter from Frank Annunzio to MLKFrank Annunzio informs Dr. King that he appreciates his views on the Mississippi Delegation. Annunzio states that he voted to remove the seniority status of the Mississippi Congressmen "from their respective Committees." |
Letter from Frank R. Romano to MLKFrank R. Romano expresses his support for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr by explaining his run as a peace candidate in the 1966 primary. |