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Old 01-16-2012, 12:57 PM
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MLK Speech

The depth and magnificence of this speech is beyond question. I thought some might want to reacquaint themselves with the text of the speech. Reading it still gives me chills for both what it says and what it hopes will be achieved. Here's the link:

http://www.americanrhetoric.com/spee...haveadream.htm
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Old 01-16-2012, 01:26 PM
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Thanks for the link. It never fails to inspire.

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Old 01-16-2012, 03:39 PM
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Bhunter, It's been too long since I have read those words. Thanks.
Reverend King gave everything to make this world a better place for everyone.
A true American hero in my mind, his message still resounds to this day.
I'm listening to Walter Trouts "Common Ground", as I write here. It's heartening to see that there are many folks that still believe that the world is need of hard work to fulfill his vision. Keep the faith, brothers & sisters everywhere!
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Old 01-16-2012, 04:02 PM
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Great stuff! Inspiring and full of hope.

Thanks, BH.

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Old 01-16-2012, 07:11 PM
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Truly an awesome and inspirational speech. I take visitors down to the Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials in DC several times a year (as well as Arlington National Cemetery (Kennedy's gravesite) and lately the new MLK Memorial). The speeches chiseled in stone at these places never cease to amaze me with their eloquence.
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Old 01-17-2012, 11:52 AM
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It was even more inspiring to hear Rev. King give it, the event was covered on the CBC news.
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