In The News: Martin Luther King Jr Day



Tens of thousands of people turned out in near freezing temperatures to take part in the annual three-mile march to honor the words and deeds of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., in San Antonio, TX.






Actress Cicely Tyson taps the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia, as part of a ceremony honoring Martin Luther King, Jr.,








Martin Luther King, III, (L), Coretta Scott King (C), wife of slain civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. and Christine King Farris (R), sister of Martin Luther King, Jr., hold hands as they sing 'We Shall Overcome' to end the 36th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Service in Atlanta.





A sign quoting Martin Luther King Jr. is lifted a above the crowd in front of the Texas Capitol, in Austin, Texas. About 1500 people gathered to celebrate the birthday of the slain civil rights leader.

I have a dream that one day every valley shall be exalted, every hill and mountain shall be made low, the rough places will be made plain, and the crooked places will be made straight, and the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together. This is our hope. This is the faith with which I return to the South. With this faith we will be able to hew out of the mountain of despair a stone of hope. With this faith we will be able to transform the jangling discords of our nation into a beautiful symphony of brotherhood. With this faith we will be able to work together, to pray together, to struggle together, to go to jail together, to stand up for freedom together, knowing that we will be free one day.

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