“I Have a Dream”

Today, January 15, is the anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday. Dr King was born on January 15, 1929 and was assassinated on April 4, 1968 in Memphis, Tennessee.

During his life he championed human rights for all Americans, and campaigned to get rights for those whose rights were abridged. And he was an early opponent of the Vietnam War, speaking out against Lyndon Johnson’s war in 1965 and periodically for the rest of his life.

Today’s campaigners for human rights owe a debt to Martin Luther King, for his courage  his leadership, and his eloquence. His speech in Washington DC showed the power of his eloquence, and the strength of his dream - see for yourself

On January 16, 2007 Rep. Ron Paul joined with 417 other members of Congress to urge Americans to observe the Birthday of Dr. King and to celebrate his life and legacy
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