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Martin Luther King

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“True peace is not merely the absence of tension; it is the presence of justice.” (1957)

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1. Useful vocabulary

2. I Have a Dream

3. MLK Day

4. His life

5. Sources

Useful Vocabulary

"I Have a Dream" is the name of a speech Martin Luther King, Jr. gave on August 28, 1963 while standing on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.. In his speech, he spoke of his wish for the future. His wish was that people of different races could live together peacefully in the United States. The speech was given to over 200,000 supporters. He spoke of the discrimination that the black men have faced even though they were to be treated as equals after the great Abraham Lincoln signed the momentous decree; the Emancipation Proclamation. The speech is very famous. It has been called by many- the speech given in the 20th century.

I Have a dream

August 28th 1963Washington

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MLK Day

A Celebration of the Man and the Holiday I have a dream… " I have a dream that one day little black boys and black girls will be able to join hands with little white boys and white girls as sisters and brothers I have a dream today"Each year on the third Monday of January schools, federal offices, post office and banks across America close as we celebrate the birth, the life and the dream of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.It is a time for the nation to remember the injustices that Dr. King fought. A time to remember his fight for the freedom, equality, and dignity of all races and peoples. A time to remember the message of change through nonviolence.

It’s a day to remember and honor the great Civil Rights leader. On this day, many Americans volunteer at shelters, schools, hospitals, and other community organizations to honor King’s legacy of service and commitment.This year, MLK was on January 16th 2023.Watch the video for more info

MLK's Life

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Sources

• MLK Jr Day, Holidays.net

• I Have a Dream facts for kids

• MLK Day, Time for Kids

• MLK Day, ABC news

• MLK by Fresberg Cartoon