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Monday, January 16, 2012

MLK Day

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
January 15, 1929 ~ April 4, 1968


"Now I say to you today my friends, even though we face the difficulties of today and tomorrow, I still have a dream.  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.'


Speech on Civil Rights March on Washington, August 28, 1963

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15 comments:

  1. PaulaJanuary 16, 2012 8:31 AM

    Thank you, Carolyn.

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  2. NancyDaQJanuary 16, 2012 9:12 AM

    I second that--thanks.

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  3. TowandaJanuary 16, 2012 9:53 AM

    He was an awesome person and leader. His impact on the world is untold.

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  4. reneeJanuary 16, 2012 10:35 AM

    I heard the speech again on the radio this morning. It is a moving and elegant speech, masterfully delivered. I just wish we were achieving the goals a little faster.

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  5. BeangirlJanuary 16, 2012 10:42 AM

    you know what you need? you need a "thumbs up" button. Y'know... like Facebook.

    Thumbs up.

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  6. shamsJanuary 16, 2012 11:49 AM

    Yes, thank you.

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  7. pattiJanuary 16, 2012 12:16 PM

    I hope people use this day for reflection rather than just another day off.

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  8. AudreyJanuary 16, 2012 1:54 PM

    Thank you for helping us to remember that we should never forget those who fought the good fight for so many others!

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  9. Amy W.January 16, 2012 4:15 PM

    :) So appreciate what MLK did for our country!! :)

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  10. WendyJanuary 16, 2012 5:02 PM

    Thank you,Carolyn. Martin Luther King was many things to many people. His famous "I have a dream.." speech is today still so inspiring and full of hope!

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  11. Nancy KJanuary 16, 2012 6:56 PM

    I read this as I am listening to Washington DC school children reciting that speech at the Lincoln Memorial. While the delivery may not be as riveting as the original the words still ring out true and hit straight to the heart.

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  13. Patty O ClubJanuary 17, 2012 8:16 AM

    Even reading his words I get goosebumps. Thank you.

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  14. BarbJanuary 18, 2012 7:05 PM

    Thanks great post I sure do miss great leaders like Martin Thanks again

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  15. KubyJanuary 30, 2012 2:30 PM

    We need this man so desperately today when there is so much hate. Thank you Carolyn

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