This Is The Day The March On Washington By Leonard Freed

There is a reason why Martin Luther Kings, “I have a Dream,” speech stands and is recognized as one of the greatest speeches of all time. MLK’s form of rhetorical demands for justice for the indifference to the black community is a touchstone for all to express and relate to the American racial tragedies of their time. Focusing on some of the specific examples (facts) to “ground” MLK’s arguments, to help enforce the use of Metaphors to emphasize contrasting concepts, while following the theme of repetition throughout, “I have a dream.” Within the speech, through audio recordings, the solid firm voice that the preacher to the masses utilizes is a significant acceptance to the lifestyle and constant training that MLK faced throughout his entire life.

Racial equality is one of the great challenges to the United States. Throughout its history, there have been not only unequal and unfair opportunities for African Americans, but actual violence. In mass protests, African Americans took this abuse in stride, never degrading themselves to similar acts of violence. They protested in marches, including one of the most famous and largest civil rights protests of all time, involving more than 200,000 demonstrators, which is credited with helping pass the civil rights bill in 1964, a very strong one, at that ("March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom"). It is also here that Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his now famous civil rights speech. It single handedly forwarded King’s ultimate goal of racial equality and tolerance more, perhaps, than anything before it, due in part to its brilliant use of numerous strategies to more effectively convey points.

“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.

One hundred years after the Emancipation Proclamation was written, African Americans were still fighting for equal rights in every day life. The first real success of this movement did not come until the Brown vs. Board of Education decision in 1954 which was followed by many boycotts and protests. The largest of these protests, the March on Washington, was held on August 28, 1963 “for jobs and freedom” (March on Washington 11). An incredible amount of preparation went into the event to accommodate the hundreds of thousands of people attending from around the nation and to deal with any potential incidents.

Near the end of Martin Luther King’s speech a gospel singer Mahalia Jackson shouted to Dr. King saying, “Tell them about the dream, Martin”. At this point Dr. King stopped reading the speech and expressed his inner feelings saying “I have a dream..”(Mlk, 4). He continued to tell the crowd of his dream for the Negros to be free and equal and that they would be able to live happily and do as they pleased. He had a dream that America would live out the meaning of the constitution stating “We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal”. He tells the crowd that at the end “We are free at last”. Dr. King’s choice of words and the tone in which he delivers his speech is enticing and pleasing to the crowd of America.

On August 28, 1963, thousands of American citizens marched on Washington D.C to demand Congress to pass a Civil Rights bill. There, Martin Luther King

Throughout the first two books of March, by John Lewis, a lot of major events like sit-ins, stand- ins, and marches took place. These events were being led by either Lewis himself, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., or other members of peaceful organizations (SNCC, Freedom Riders, etc.). Although there were many marches that contributed to the overall effect in the end, four main events stood out to me; The Nashville Student Movements’ first sit-in in Nashville, TN. (1960), standing in line to try and buy tickets to get into segregated movie theatres in Nashville, TN. (1961), the march led by Dr. King in Birmingham, AL. against a court order (1963), and the march on Washington (1963).

By the time of the 1963 ‘I Have a Dream’ speech at the March on Washington, King had become the voice of the various perspectives of life as a Black American. He now expressed the universal voice of all his people, and he was not afraid to use it in the pursuit of equality for Blacks (Branch, 881-3). Martin Luther King’s Birmingham campaign would prove to be the

In Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream (1963)” speech, he addresses the idea that in order to fulfill the premise that “all men were created equal,” the people of the nation must work together to move past the injustices inflicted on African Americans in order to ultimately grant them their civil rights. King’s claim is supported by first repeatedly alluding to historically renowned milestones in the fight against oppression and illustrating numerous metaphors to create an emotional connection with his audience. King’s “dream” that he frequently mentions is the nationwide unification to work toward a common goal in order to bring integration of all races and coexist without oppression. By establishing his goal, he creates an earnest

This march was to help with how the laws against blacks were taken down for good and how it affected their future. This is probably one of my favorite stories ever.

I think that the March on Washington impacted many people on August 28, 1963. I think it had an impact on such a large amount of people because it set black people free from getting shot down on jobs because of their skin color, and kids were able to go to any school after that. They demanded the right to vote, decent housing, and a minimum wage of $2.00 an hour for everyone that had a good job. The March on Washington was a big day for many, many

Throughout the book of March the people of color are continuously fighting for equal rights. Even when they are faced with countless acts of violence they continue to fight back but in non-violent ways such as Marches. Even when there seems like there is no light at the end of the tunnel John Lewis along with many of his peers also known as the SNCC(Student Nonviolent Reconciliation Commitee) begin to see results. Slowly but surely it all pays off in the end when people start to realize the segregation between races is not only morally wrong but also against the law. There are many different marches/ sit-ins throughout the book but the most important ones begin on...

King’s iconic “I Have a Dream” speech delivered from the steps of Lincoln’s Memorial. I would have marveled at the opportunity to witness Dr. King deliver his renowned speech. Dr. King’s “I Have a Dream” speech is regarded as one the greatest speeches of our time. As an American, I believe hearing his speech would have ignited a strong sense of pride and ambition, resulting in an effort to join the Civil Rights movement and exercise my right to fight for the equality of oppressed people. Furthermore, If were present to hear Dr. King’s compelling speech, the propelling dynamism of his words spoken with such passion, would have intensified my belief in the “American

It was May 2, 1963. It was African-American kids fighting for their rights. They were doing non-violent demonstrations. This Civil Rights move was already part of some of the kids life. They made colored days for the people to be able to go to the fairgrounds. They also had some of their clothes taken off by

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.