Martin Luther King Speech

Civil rights activist Martin Luther King Junior gave his speech entitled 'I have a dream' on August 28th, 1963 at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington DC. The march drew more than a quarter million of people lobbying for congressional passage of a civil rights bill. In this speech, King effectively defined the civil rights movements and the struggle for justice. In this speech, theses famous lines were quoted "I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed, we hold these truths to be self-evident; that all men are created equal". The momentous decree comes as a great beacon light of hope to millions of Negro slaves who had been seared in the flames of withering justice. It came as a joyous daybreak to end the long night of their captivity. Architects of the Republic wrote the magnificent words of the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence, a provisionary note that all men black as well as white would be guaranteed the "unalienable Rights" of Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."

In his speech, King gave a history of Negros being victimized of unspeakable horrors of police brutality as well as Negros are still languished in the corners of American society being an exile in his own land. Special points were made about the Unites States of America defaulted the honor of the sacred obligation and it's time to desolate segregation.

The crowd was pulsating with energy; they capture the emotional impact of this speech. King let them to know that Negros legitimate discontent will not pass until there is an invigorating autumn of freedom and equality, that 1963 is not an end, but a beginning. The use of words aspired many, not only to join him but come together to form a solid rock of brotherhood to success.

The ethos of Martin Luther King was never questioned because people believed that his actions will always be aimed toward the greater good of the country and the people. The activist believed that everyone should be treated equally despite the color of your skin or the title given to their name. There was no doubt about his dream; King made it his priority that Negros gain freedom and this nation transform into a beautiful symphony of brotherhood. Martin Luther King saw a vision; others wanted the reality of that same vision which made it possible.

This speech united the Blacks, Whites, Jews, Gentiles and the Catholics as one people, one nation. It was the most comprehensive piece of American civil rights legislation. Dreams were turned into reality. The activist was able to produce responsibility and sincerity not only to America but to his people. King's prominent leadership led to success, thus giving a powerful speech there was also faith. Congress (the law-making body of the United States) passed the Civil Rights act in 1964, Negros sing in the words of the Negro spiritual: Free at last! Free at last! Thank