But “I Have a Dream” has arguably become his most radical speech — not because of what he said but because of how America has changed since that day.

Aug. 28, 2024, marks the 61st anniversary of my uncle, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s famous "I Have a Dream" speech, which he delivered from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial.

20 Things You Didn't Know About Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" Speech The secrets behind one of America's greatest speeches.

Dr. King got it: "Now is the time," "Let freedom ring," and "I have a dream" are exactly that. They are powerful, memorable communication devices.

Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his most iconic speech on Aug. 28, 1963, in Washington, D.C. How close are we to the dream 60 years later?