Martin Luther King Jr.On August 28, 1963, a quarter-million people attended the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.
On that day, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his epic “I Have a Dream” speech, one of the greatest orations in U.S. history.
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New York Times columnist Charles M. Blow reflects on the power of the speech and on King’s evolving views about addressing racism in America.
From CBS News’ Sunday Morning:
“If you can’t fly then run, if you can’t run walk, if you can’t walk crawl, but by all means keep moving.” – Martin Luther King Jr.
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