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The origins of "I have a dream"


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Midmorning examines one of the most famous impromptu speeches in American history to understand Dr. Martin Luther King's words in the context of his struggle for civil rights.

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  • Eric Sundquist: Professor of literature at UCLA and author of the new book, "King's Dream."

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