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Christine King Farris, the sister of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. writes a
moving account of her memories of August 23, 1963, when her brother changed
the world. This is a must-have for your child's library.
"On a hot August day in 1963, hundreds of thousands of peoploe made
history when they marched into Washington, D.C. in search of equality. Martin
Kuther King, Jr., the younmger brother of Christine King Farris, was one of
them.
Martin was scheduled to speak to the crowds of people on that day. But
before he could stand up and inspire a nation, he had to get down to business.
He first had to figure out what to say and how to say it. Se he spend all
night working on his "I Haave a Dream" speech, a speech that would underscore
a landmark moment in civil rights history - the March on Washington for Jobs
and Freedom. this would be on e of the first events televised all over th
globe. The world would be listening as one of the greatest orators of our
time shared this vision for a new day.l
From the sister of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. comes this moving account
of what that day was like for her, and for the man who inspired a crowd - and
convinced a nation to let freedom ring." (publisher)
Author's Note at the end gives more detailed personal information.
Author - Christine King Farris. Illustrator - London Ladd. Ages 9-12, 32 pages.
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