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An American dream. (Social Studies).(Martin Luther King Jr.)

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From: Weekly Reader, Edition 2 (including Science Spin)
Date: 20030117
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Martin Luther King Jr. had an American dream. He dreamed that all people would be treated equally. He dreamed that all American people would be treated the same, no matter how they looked or what they believed.

Many Years Ago ...

In 1963, Martin Luther King Jr. told Americans about his dream. He gave a speech in Washington, D.C., on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. He reminded people that the Constitution of the United States promised everyone equal rights. Equal rights means that everyone should be treated the same. He asked all people to share and follow his dream.

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