Wednesday marks the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I have a Dream” speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial.
To honor the occasion, President Obama is joining President Jimmy Carter, President Bill Clinton, members of the King family, and civil rights leaders for the “Let Freedom Ring” Commemoration to honor Dr. King’s legacy and reflect on his iconic address.
The entire event, which starts at 11:30AM, can be viewed live below:
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The President’s speech will start at 2:45PM, and you can watch it live below (this link will start streaming at 2:00PM):
Words to remember when our challenges appear too great: “I say to you today, my friends, though, even though we face the difficulties of today and tomorrow, I still have a dream.” —Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., August 28th, 1963
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