Martin's dream day, Kitty Kelley ; photographs by Stanley Tretick
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Martin's dream day, Kitty Kelley ; photographs by Stanley Tretick
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eng
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illustrations
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non fiction
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Martin's dream day
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Kitty Kelley ; photographs by Stanley Tretick
Summary
Martin Luther King Jr. was nervous. Standing at the foot of the Lincoln Memorial, he was about to address 250,000 people with what would become known as his "I Have a Dream Speech"--the most famous speech of his life. This day--August 28, 1963--was a momentous day in the Civil Rights Movement. It was the culmination of years spent leading marches, sit-ins, and boycotts across the South to bring attention to the plight of African Americans. Years spent demanding equality for all. Years spent dreaming of the day that black people would have the same rights as white people, and would be treated with the same dignity and respect. It was time for Martin to share his dream
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juvenile
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- King, Martin Luther, Jr., 1929-1968 -- Juvenile literature
- March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, Washington, D.C., 1963 -- Juvenile literature
- African Americans + Civil rights + History -- 20th century -- Juvenile literature
- Speeches, addresses, etc., American + Washington (D.C.) -- Juvenile literature
- Civil rights movements -- United States -- History -- 20th century -- Juvenile literature
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- King, Martin Luther, Jr., 1929-1968 -- Juvenile literature
- March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, Washington, D.C., 1963 -- Juvenile literature
- African Americans + Civil rights + History -- 20th century -- Juvenile literature
- Speeches, addresses, etc., American + Washington (D.C.) -- Juvenile literature
- Civil rights movements -- United States -- History -- 20th century -- Juvenile literature
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- Author1
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