Dr. King's Speech

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Dr.king 's speech was one of the most powerful speeches ever done carried down to history. the purpose of the speech was to get equal civil rights for everyone. In the speech Dr.King mentioned Abraham Lincoln because Lincoln passed the law to free the slaves which caused the civil rights. Even though the law was passed over 200 years ago by the time of the speech, segregation still existed. Dr.King influence the government to pass the law that will end segregation and have civil rights no matter the skin color, race, and religion. In my personal opinion Dr.King gave the people a voice, he was a brave man because not many people dare to do what he did, Other examples were Nelson Mandela, Rosa parks, and Malcolm x. I also belive that he will