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A dream that moved a nation.
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Understanding a historical speech
On August 28, 1963, Martin Luther King Jr. spoke at the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. At that time, unjust laws and discrimination denied Black Americans equal rights. King called for change through peaceful action. His speech imagined a future where people would be treated fairly, whatever their skin color.
WORDS THAT MADE HISTORY
“I have a dream”
Martin Luther King Jr. · August 28, 1963 · Brief excerpt; the context above is an original summary.
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March on Washington
People came together to call for jobs, freedom, and equal rights.
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