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Happy Martin Luther King Day

I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.”

martin luther king day, martin luther king jr., march to washington, civil rights leader, american, seniors, baby boomers, i have a dreamWords to live by from American civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr., more than 50 years ago. Seniors and baby boomers may remember seeing the live news footage on August 28, 1963, of Martin Luther King Jr.’s march to Washington, D.C.

Martin Luther King’s I Have a Dream speech that day (video in full, above) inspired a nation and today, Americans celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.  Photo: BlackPressUSA

Anita Hamilton

50+ World editor & writer Anita Hamilton's articles are inspired by real historical events, places, and people. Her travel experiences, a lifelong keen interest in history, art, vintage music, books, silent films, classic movies, "golden age" television shows, fashion, & entertainment in general - combined with years of research - make her a subject matter expert with acquired knowledge & expertise on these topics. This, and a loving and supportive family complete with 3 mini-dachshund minions, keeps her busy.

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