One of the world’s most celebrated and influential speeches was delivered 60 years ago.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., made his now-famous “I Have a Dream” speech on August 28, 1963, capping the “March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom” event.
King gave his speech from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial.
Here is a recording of what became a speech that has inspired millions around the world.
October 21st, 2025, 02:58 pm
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One of the world’s most celebrated and influential speeches was delivered 60 years ago.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., made his now-famous “I Have a Dream” speech on August 28, 1963, capping the “March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom” event.
King gave his speech from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial.
Here is a recording of what became a speech that has inspired millions around the world.
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