Martin Luther King Jr. gave many speeches throughout his life, so it is difficult to say which one was his "last" speech. However, the most famous of his lectures is likely the "I Have a Dream" speech, which he delivered on August 28, 1963, during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.
In this speech, King outlined his vision for a future where all people, regardless of race, would be treated equally and with dignity. He spoke about the need for change and called on Americans to come together to work towards a more just and equitable society.
Some notable quotes from this speech include:
"I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: 'We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal.'"
"I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the colour of their skin but by the content of their character."
"I have a dream that one day, down in Alabama, with its vicious racists, with its governor having his lips dripping with the words of 'interposition' and 'nullification' — one day right there in Alabama little black boys and black girls will be able to join hands with little white boys and white girls as sisters and brothers."
The "I Have a Dream" speech is considered one of the most iconic speeches in American history, and it continues to inspire people around the world today. You can read the full text of the speech online or listen to a recording of it to gain a better understanding of its impact and significance.
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