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Martin Luther King is a national icon who fought for civil rights in a non violent manner.  His quest for equality and peace during the turbulent 60’s matches no other, yet four years after he was assassinated in Memphis, this was a serious debate.  Debates on the House and Senate floors illustrated the emotions in support of and against memorializing King’s role in United States history. Opponents argued that the cost of adding a tenth federal holiday would negatively impact the government. Supporters argued that the costs of not honoring the country’s moral leader would be greater.

Much like today, fear gripped the nation as Polio was rampantly spreading through the country.  It seemed to be indiscriminate and health care workers were overwhelmed with new cases…