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Mahatma Gandhi: Quit India (Part 2 of 3)

August 8, 1942 (over 81 years ago)

In this call for unity among the different sects and social groups in India, Gandhi unburdens his emotions to fully express his desire to achieve freedom for everyone.

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Martin Luther King Jr.: Address Concluding the Selma to Montgomery March

March 25, 1965 (about 59 years ago)

A speech filled with power and assurance that the negroes are close to the land of freedom is delivered by Martin Luther King in conclusion to the culminating march from Selma to Montgomery.

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Source: The King Center

Malcolm X: The Ballot or the Bullet

April 3, 1964 (about 60 years ago)

In this speech, Malcolm X advises the Black man to use the political power of their vote wisely. He also rallies the Black people to unite, to set aside their differences and be as one against a common enemy. He says that this is the key to attaining their freedom.

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Martin Luther King Jr.: The Birth of a New Nation

April 7, 1957 (about 67 years ago)

Martin Luther King uses the Exodus and the story behind Ghana's liberation from Britain to show the steps in attaining freedom.

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Source: The King Center

Martin Luther King Jr.: A Knock at Midnight

June 11, 1967 (almost 57 years ago)

Martin Luther King uses Jesus' parable about a man who seeks help from his friend at midnight to illustrate man's need for faith, hope and love - the three loaves of bread that will nourish man's spiritual hunger during the dismal hours of human civilization.

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Source: The King Center

Martin Luther King Jr.: Remaining Awake Through a Great Revolution

March 31, 1968 (about 56 years ago)

Martin Luther King talks about keeping guards up at the times of revolution; to make appropriate changes in self and in ways in order to make the revolution fruitful in every sense.

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Source: The King Center

Martin Luther King Jr.: I Have a Dream

August 28, 1963 (over 60 years ago)

Martin Luther King's I Have A Dream speech is considered one of the most powerful speeches of all time. Though it speaks about peace, it is in itself a revolution that will start unbinding the chains from the Negro and free his people from slavery and discrimination.

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Source: The King Center

Martin Luther King Jr.: Speech at the Great March on Detroit

June 23, 1963 (almost 61 years ago)

During the Great March on Detroit, Martin Luther Kings speaks about how the Negroes have started to change the way they think about themselves. As they hold on to their new-found sense of dignity and pride, Martin Luther King expresses his dreams about freedom and equality among the white and bla...

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Source: The King Center

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