Monday was the 27th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day being a national holiday. Many flocked to their respective social media accounts with quotes and pictures from the honorable preacher, servant and national treasure.
The “I Have A Dream Speech” from the famous March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom is easily one of King’s most famous and most quoted speeches. With stanzas such as:
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