Martin Luther King's I Have A Dream Speech

“Tell Them about the Dream, Martin!” by Drew Hansen explains the improvisation of Martin Luther King Jr. made in after the March on Washington leading to the his “I Have a Dream” speech that captivated the world. The article informs the reader about the idea of a person using a powerful phrase to highlight his optimism of racial discrimination ending, and wanting equality for all.

Racism has always been a major problem in America. However, it was known to be the most problematic in the late 1950s. On August 28 1963, Dr. Martin Luther King delivered his infamous speech “I Have a Dream” to America. His dream highlighted the injustices of segregation and discrimination of African Americans that took place in this nation every single day. Dr. King inspired thousands despite the color of their skin, to take a stance against racism, with his powerful way with words. In his speech MLK efficaciously uses, Ethos, Pathos, and Logos by using allusions, developing credibility, in his speech to persuade all Americans to be aware of the problems with racism.

William E. Gladstone states” Justice delayed is justice denied.” Meaning when justice is not served in a timely manner, it means you receive any justice at all. In the” I have dream” speech by Martin Luther King Jr. he talks about the injustice people of color were receiving in the 1940s-60s. “Cairo: My city or Revolution” by Ahdaf Soueif tells of a family who lives under the rule of a dictator. And the story “Lolita in Tehran” by Azar Nafisi and talks about a woman in Tehran being discriminated against because of her gender. All of these texts give us instances where people were being denied freedom. I believe that freedom should be demanded rather than being given.

Dr. Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream” speech was written and delivered on August 28, 1963, on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial and remains one of the most historically influential and world-changing speeches of all time. Fifty-two years later, this speech is considered to be one of the best persuasive speeches ever delivered. Dr. King is not only attempting to persuade his audience to understand the plight of minorities in the United States, but he is also attempting to encourage a nation to change for the betterment of mankind. Through the effective use of several literary elements, Dr. Martin Luther King’s ‘I Have a Dream’ speech prompted Caucasian Americans to look closer at the country 's dismal record of civil rights for black Americans and other minorities.

The United States had struggled with racism and segregation for many years before 1963. However, Martin Luther King Jr had a global goal to end racism and segregation. In the I Have a Dream speech by Martin Luther King Jr, the speech was given on August 28th, 1963 in front of countless African Americans fighting for their right to freedom. Martin Luther King Jr’s argument utilizes diction, imagery, and similes to demand that America needs to change the social norms that have developed over time.

A little over 50 years ago, Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his “I have a Dream Speech” in front of thousands addressing the racism in America. Though racism was a big issue in the United States during the 20th century, and may still be in a few areas today, he was not only addressing the problem of it, but the equality of men. In his speech he quoted words directly from the Declaration of Independence stating, “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” (King, Jr). Even though the United States was founded two whole centuries before the MLK’s speech, there was still an issue about the equality of some.

MLK stands for Martin Luther King Jr.He was born in Atlanta, Georgia 1929. When he was 15 he went to college because he was so successful he skipped two grades. When he was thirty four he gave the "I Have A Dream" speech.

Martin Luther King Jr. had a plan for fighting segregation--a boycott. He knew the african-americans boycotted the buses, the bus company would lose a lot of money and be forced to listen to their demands. A black women’s organization printed 35,000 leaflets asking blacks of Montgomery not to ride the buses on that Monday to protest

Martin Luther King Jr. was a social activist and Baptist minister. He played a key role in in the civil rights movement. Martin Luther king Jr. was born on January 15, 1929, Atlanta GA. He married Coretta Scott King in 1953 and had four children. His two boys, Martin Luther King Jr. III and Dexter Scott King. His two girls, Yolanda King and Bernice King. Martin’s famous speech was, “I Have a Dream”. Sadly Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated fighting for civil rights on April 4, 1968, Memphis TN. Martins grandfather became a pastor of the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta from 1914 to 1931. Martin's father served as a pastor until his death in 1960. Martin luther King Jr. acted as a co-pastor. Martin attended segregated public schools in

Martin Luther King Jr. had a dream to end segregation. Not everybody wanted it to end but it could not happen. one of The days comes, everybody will know that every human is the same. Martin had made segregation fade away. To this day people are still calling him hateful things, two people who.

In 1963, Martin Luther King delivered a very powerful, persuasive speech that everyone was mesmerized by his words. People of all ages, races and faith went to hear his powerful speech that everyone was created equal. As Martin Luther King spoke, his tone became more confident and grabbed his audience even more especially when he said “ I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by their color of their skin but by their content of their character”. His audience gained an understanding of who Martin Luther King really was as being a family man and not just a regular preacher. Furthermore, at the time, down South segregation between the whites and blacks were

“Seen in perspective, the summer of 1963 was historic because it witnessed the first offensive in history launched by the Negros along a broad front.” (King Jr. pg. 219) Within this march King gave his famous “I Have A Dream” speech. He stood “in the shadow of the Lincoln Memorial…” where 200,000 people stood waiting to hear him speak. (Martin Luther King Jr. Biography) In his speech he said, “It would be fatal for the nation to overlook the urgency of the moment. This sweltering summer of the Negro's legitimate discontent will not pass until there is an invigorating autumn of freedom and equality. Nineteen sixty-three is not an end, but a beginning.” (I Have A Dream) He says this to persuade African Americans to take action and get their rights that they are owed. His speech resulted in the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This act enforced desegregation and prohibited discrimination in public settings. His speech also led to him being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964. But sadly in 1965 violence broke out between white segregationists and peaceful demonstrators in Selma, Alabama. The Voting Rights Act was passed in August of that same

During the duration of the civil rights movement much of the framework provided were through powerful images. It was the images that lets people today see and sense the trials and tribulations of those fighting for equal social liberties. The freedom riders taking beatings and being mobbed to support interracial travel, blacks protesting in the streets of Birmingham, AL being blasted with water hoses by firefighters, the sit down strikes in North Carolina, Rosa Parks picture in jail for not giving up her seat. Lastly I can’t forget Martin Luther King Jr. giving his “I Have a Dream” speech at the Washington Mall in front of about 300,000 people. The shots of these activists standing up for what’s right even when it could have cost them their

During the early 1900's, racism and discrimination were a daily struggle for African Americans all over America. Yes, slavery had ended and the African Americans were "free", but Martin Luther King Jr. was not ignorant to inequality. Blacks and whites had different schools, restaurants, water fountains, and restrooms. The way the world was back in the early 1900's caused Dr. Martin Luther King's desire to contribute in making a better future for himself, and all generations of African Americans to come. On August 28, 1963, on the steps of the Washington, D.C., Lincoln Memorial Dr. King gave his famous speech I Have a Dream (Wachter, 2009). About 250,000 people gathered there to listen to his speech, and millions of people heard it over the

Thank you for seeing our country for more than it was. Thank you for challenging the social structure, and for going against norms of the time. You saw people as what they were; people, regardless of color. You saw their heart and soul, and wanted to embrace the goodness in everyone. You fought for equality among all Americans, and I applaud you for pursuing the dream that you envisioned for our country. You are truly a good man. You persevered through trials and hardships. You were scorned and mocked by people, and yet you did not give up, that takes an exceptionally brave man. Without you Dr. King, our country would be a much different place than it is today. So, thank you for having a dream and then setting out to accomplish your