gave over 2,500 public speeches during his lifetime – many of them were improvised, delivered without a manuscript and with maybe just a few notes. Dr. King’s most famous speech, known as ...
The draft of MLK's most famous speech lacked its most famous lines. The 'I Have a Dream' part was suggested by Mahalia Jackson as King neared the end of his 1963 speech at the Lincoln Memorial.
The Baptist minister was also known for his gift with words, using speeches and essays to inspire the masses. He delivered his most famous speech — “I Have a Dream” — on the steps of the ...