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The Dream That Altered History A Retrospective On Its Impact
The Dream That Altered History A Retrospective On Its Impact
The Dream That Altered History A Retrospective On Its Impact
Altered
History: A
Retrospective
on its Impact
The Dream
The Dream was a speech delivered by
Martin Luther King Jr. during the March
on Washington in 1963. It is considered
one of the most important speeches in
American history, as it called for an end
to racism and segregation in the United
States.
The Context
The context in which The Dream
was delivered was one of social and
political upheaval. African
Americans were fighting for their
civil rights, and the country was in
the midst of the Civil Rights
Movement. The speech was a call
to action to end discrimination and
inequality.
The Message