Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his iconic "I Have a Dream" speech during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom on August 28, 1963. This pivotal moment in the American Civil Rights Movement took place in front of the Lincoln Memorial, where King called for an end to racism and for civil and economic rights for African Americans. His dream of a nation where people would be judged by their character rather than skin color resonated powerfully with millions and became a defining moment of the struggle for civil rights. This speech helped galvanize support for the Civil Rights Act of 1964.