"I Have a Dream..."~ Martin Luther King Jr.

On August 28, 1963, Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his infamous "I Have a Dream" speech during the march on Washington in support of the passage of the civil rights bill which was passed in 1964. 

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 provided equal voting and education standards for ALL citizens of the United States of America, outlawed racial discrimination in the workplace or within unions and prohibited racial discrimination in public areas. 

For over 50 years, King's words have continued to motivate, inspire and encourage positive change in our nation. 

"When the architects of our Republic wrote the magnificent words of the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence, they were signing a promissory note to which every American was to fall heir. This note was a promise that. all men-yes, black men as well as white men-- would he guaranteed the unalienable rights of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness."¹  

Martin Luther King Jr. proved that dreams can turn into reality.

To read King's speech in its entirety via the U.S. National Archives by clicking here.

Photo: Washington Committee

¹' I HAVE A DREAM ..." (Copyright 1963, Martin Luther King, Jr.)  

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