The Dream of Martin Luther King Jr.

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The nation's conscience was awakened by Dr. King's speeches, lectures, and remarks. The movements and marches he led brought significant changes to the fabric of American life. His courageous and selfless devotion gave direction to 13 years of civil rights activities. His charismatic leadership inspired both men and women. Dr. King's concept of somebodiness gave Black and poor people a new sense of worth and dignity. His philosophy of nonviolent direct action and his strategies for rational and nondestructive social change galvanized the conscience of this nation and reordered its priorities.