Advanced English Story (CAE / IELTS Vocabulary) | Martin Luther King Jr. | I Have a Dream
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0:00 Martin Luther King Jr. I have a dream. On August 28th, 1963, more than 200,000 people gathered in Washington, D.C. They had traveled from cities and small towns
0:14 by bus and train to demand freedom and equal rights. The air was hot, and the crowd was a throng of hope and determination.
0:23 When Martin Luther King Jr. stepped up to speak, he was laconic in his preparation. He had not written his speech in full. He preferred to trust
0:33 the moment to listen and to speak from his heart. He began reticent, his voice calm but serious. Then, as he described the
0:41 injustice and the dream of equality, his words grew stronger and more powerful. Many people in government tried to accost him with criticism. Reporters
0:52 often badgered him with unfair questions. Some leaders even implored him to stop his protests, but Dr. King did not lose his way. His courage was
1:04 intrepid. He was not afraid of threats or violence. He had seen too much suffering to give up. He knew the road to justice would be long and
1:13 interminable at times, but he believed change was possible. He could perceive the best in people, even in those who disagreed with him.
1:22 He spoke of love, not hate, and of hope, not despair. He wanted America to live up to its ideals. Behind every great speech is
1:31 years of drudgery, planning, traveling, organizing, and meeting with people. It is hard work that the public rarely sees. But Dr. King knew that drudgery
1:43 today could bring freedom tomorrow. At the end of his speech, the crowd erupted in cheers. In that moment, many felt that history
1:52 was being written. Dr. King's words continue to inspire the world, reminding us that one voice speaking with truth and love can change
2:03 the future. >> [music]