Civil Rights MovementWhy did Martin Luther King have a dream? The civil rights movement marked a turning point in American history. The civil rights movement took place from the early 1950s to the 1960s. Many different leaders stood up and tried to change and fight against the government system. Martin Luther King Jr. was one of the famous leaders who opposed the equality of the majority of the population and the government. King wanted African Americans to be treated fairly. The goal of the movement was to change the government system and multiple civil rights groups for freedom and equal rights for African Americans. Martin Luther King Jr. gave the “I Have a Dream” speech to make people believe in equal rights and freedom of speech. King wanted to prove that color does not determine character. The “I Have a Dream” speech was delivered by Martin Luther King Jr. After giving the “I Have a Dream” speech, King became truly famous. Martin Luther King Jr. was born on January 15 in Atlanta, Georgia in 1929. He was considered the formative figure of the modern civil rights struggle. “In 1957, King received the Nobel Peace Prize” (NAACP). The “I Have a Dream” speech took place on August 28, 1963, in Washington, DC, at the Washington Monument. The main goal of the speech was to prove that all men are created equal and should enjoy their freedom of speech. It was about bringing everyone together and making them believe in equality. The “I Have a Dream” speech brought people together and reminded them that everyone in the world is created equally. In his speech, King said: "This note was a promise that all black men would be guaranteed the unalienable rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness"...... middle of paper ......d makes people stand out. Works Cited “Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.” NAACP. National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, 2009. Web. February 25, 2014. Haskins, Jim. I Have a Dream, the Life and Life of Martin Luther King, Jr. Brookfield: Millbrook, 1992. Print. “I have a dream: Martin Luther King's famous speech celebrates its 50th anniversary. » The week. The Week Ltd, and Web. March 4, 2014.King, Jr., Martin Luther. “I have a dream.” Speech. August 28, 1963. Ripples of hope. BasicCivitas Group: New York, 2003. 233-237. Print.L., Anson. “Rhetorical Analysis of the “I Have a Dream” Speech.” Ink for teenagers. Emerson Media and Web. February 26, 2014. Rockwell, Paul. “Dr. King’s Teachings on Strategy and Tactics.” Human Quest January 1, 2006: 1-4. Electronic library. Internet. February 24, 2014. Tuck, Stephen. “Civil Rights Movement.” Encyclopedia. Pembroke College, University of Oxford, September 9, 2004. Web. February 26. 2014.