I Have a Dream

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"I Have a Dream" is a pivotal speech delivered by Martin Luther King Jr. during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom on August 28, 1963. It is renowned for its powerful call for civil and economic rights, aiming to end racism in the United States. King's speech was delivered to over 250,000 civil rights supporters from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., making it one of the most iconic moments in American history. The speech emphasizes King's dream of a future where equality and justice prevail, citing the Emancipation Proclamation and the Declaration of Independence. He envisioned a society where children are judged by character, not skin color, and where freedom rings across America. The speech is celebrated for its eloquence and its role in shaping the civil rights movement, inspiring generations to strive for a more equitable society.