An introduction to Taizé. History - Historic Figures: Martin Luther King (1929 - 1968) RE:Quest: Martin Luther King. Americas | 'I have a dream' On 28 August, 1963, Martin Luther King delivered his magnificent "I have a dream speech" on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington. Below is the full text of his speech. I am happy to join with you today in what will go down in history as the greatest demonstration for freedom in the history of our nation.
Five score years ago, a great American, in whose symbolic shadow we stand, signed the Emancipation Proclamation. This momentous decree came as a great beacon light of hope to millions of Negro slaves who had been seared in the flames of withering injustice. It came as a joyous daybreak to end the long night of captivity.
But 100 years later, we must face the tragic fact that the Negro is still not free. And so we've come here today to dramatize an appalling condition. It is obvious today that America has defaulted on this promissory note insofar as her citizens of colour are concerned. Sweltering summer... of discontent Trials and tribulations The dream I have a dream today! Note. BBC ON THIS DAY | 4 | 1968: Martin Luther King shot dead. 1968: Martin Luther King shot dead The American black civil rights leader, Dr Martin Luther King, has been assassinated.
Dr King was shot dead in the southern US city of Memphis, Tennessee, where he was to lead a march of sanitation workers protesting against low wages and poor working conditions He was shot in the neck as he stood on a hotel balcony and died in hospital soon afterwards. Reverend Jesse Jackson was on the balcony with Dr King when the single shot rang out. "He had just bent over. Police in Memphis were put on alert for a "well-dressed" white man who is said to have dropped an automatic rifle after the shooting and escaped in a blue car. There were early signs of rioting in Memphis after Dr King's death and 4,000 members of the National Guard were drafted into the city. A dusk-to-dawn curfew has been ordered to ward off disturbances. The US President, Lyndon Johnson, has postponed a trip to Hawaii for peace talks on Vietnam. Bus boycott. Note 2. Martin Luther King Jr. Online - Speeches, Pictures, Quotes, Biography & Videos for Teachers, Students and Fans.
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