Commentary on Martin Luther King‚ Jr.: “I Have a Dream” Speech (1963) On August 28‚ 1963‚ nearly a quarter of million people arrived in the District of Columbia for the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. In the midst of the days various events and speeches‚ one stood out: Martin Luther King‚ Jr’s speech “ I Have a Dream”. It is a political text in which he called for racial equality and an end to the discrimination. His oration eclipsed the remarks of all other speakers that day and it is
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Nhat Nguyen Patrick Clayton Cantrell English 1010-051 23 October‚ 2012 Analysis of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” Speech Amidst the bigotry and racial violence of the Civil Rights Movement‚ there stood a shining example of brotherhood‚ unity‚ and an undying thirst for equality. In what was known as the March of Washington‚ an estimated total of 200‚000 people of all races—observers estimated that 75–80% of the marchers were black and the rest were white and non-black minorities—took
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The speech I read is the ‘I have a dream’ speech by Dr. Martin Luther King‚ Jr. The speech was delivered on August 23‚ 1968‚ in the American capital of Washington D. C. by a man many people acclaimed to be a great revolutionary. However‚ there was nothing revolutionary about this man‚ but he was only affirming and restating the promises of the country’s founding fathers which is denied to certain people and enjoyed by the white supremacist. Some argued that the speech calls for the emancipation of
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Kane Gallagher Mrs. Churchvara/Mrs. Spaziani ELA/Social Studies 4/26/2018 The March on Washington to “I Have a Dream” The March on Washington leading up to the “I have a Dream” speech was one of the most famous and impacting events in the Civil Rights Movement. It was also one the most planned and attended occasions in Civil Rights history‚ but there were also many anticipated concerns. Some concerns before the event were that officials and organizers feared violence between the
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To further analyze Martin Luther King Jr’s “I have a dream” speech‚ one must understand the context of the 1960’s as well as the events leading up to the march on Washington. Two years prior to the March on Washington‚ newly elected President John F. Kennedy spoke to the American people at his inaugural address: “We dare not forget today that we are the heirs of that first revolution…the torch has been passed to a new generation of Americans.” This new generation of Americans protested materialism
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Martin Luther King‚ Jr. gave his “I Have a Dream” speech on August 28th‚ 1963. It was a turning point in American History for African Americans and American society in general. His motivating of a nation to live up to the democratic principles of its founders was a sharp display of America’s private grief. In the beginning of his speech he references Abraham Lincoln and how American sins had stretched back to the days of slavery. When he addressed what he said was going to be "the greatest demonstration
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would be like to have to go to a different school‚ restaurant‚ and grocery store just because you weren’t white. This is how it was for most people of color felt in 1968 and is precisely the problem that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was trying to present a solution for in his “ I have a dream” speech. Dr. King wrote “I have a dream” to show that segregation is an injustice that needs to be taken care of‚ but can be resolved in a peaceful manner. I think that the “ I have a dream” speech is very compelling
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The iconic image I have selected is ‘I have a dream’ speech by Martin Luther King Jr. Martin Luther King Jr. was an American Baptist minister and activist who became the most visible spokesperson and leader in the Civil Rights Movement. He is best known for his role in the advancement of civil rights using the tactics of nonviolence and civil disobedience based on his Christian beliefs. This picture was taken after he gave his speech in which he calls for an end to racism in the United States and
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March on Washington The March on Washington is a rally that included approximately 250‚000 males and females. This rally took place in Washington DC on August 28‚ 1963. This march is famously known for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s “ I have a dream speech” which prescribes social justices and equality. This March was organized by a group of civil rights leaders and religious organization whose main objective was equality in Jobs and freedom. (Hansan‚ 2010) The Declaration of Independence states that
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In 1963‚ on the same steps of the Lincoln memorial‚ over 200‚000 people were intreged by‚"I Have A Dream " speech for African Americans given by Martin Luther King‚ Jr. . Giving great emotion in a new positive perpective ‚ not only giving hope for a chance of unity between african americans but also revealing a message for revolution and peace. Making sure king’s message for a better future and justice for his own kind and others a well‚ was fully understood and heard‚ king used many illusions
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