"I Have a Dream" speech
Definition
The "I Have a Dream" speech is one of Martin Luther King Jr.'s most famous speeches. Delivered during the March on Washington in 1963, it called for an end to racism and envisioned a future where all people are judged by their character rather than their skin color.
Analogy
Imagine you're at your school's talent show and someone delivers an incredibly moving poem about unity and acceptance that leaves everyone inspired - that's similar to how MLK's "I Have a Dream" speech impacted those who heard it.
Related terms
Martin Luther King Jr.: An influential leader in the American Civil Rights Movement who delivered the "I Have a Dream" speech.
Civil Rights Movement: A struggle for social justice by African Americans in the United States during mid-20th century. The "I Have a Dream" speech was a significant part of this movement.
Emancipation Proclamation: Issued by President Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War; it declared slaves in Confederate-held territory free. MLK referenced this proclamation in his "I Have a Dream" speech.
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Practice Questions (2)
- Who led the Southern Civil Rights Movement and delivered the famous "I Have a Dream" speech?
- Who is recognized as the influential civil rights leader who delivered the "I Have a Dream" speech in 1963?
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