Martin Luther King Jr. is widely recognized for delivering the “I Have a Dream” speech during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom on August 28, 1963. This iconic speech powerfully articulated King’s vision of a racially integrated and harmonious America, calling for an end to racism and advocating for civil and economic rights for African Americans. His passionate rhetoric galvanized the Civil Rights Movement and became a defining moment in American history. The speech emphasized themes of equality and justice, urging the nation to live up to its ideals as expressed in the Constitution. It continues to inspire movements for social justice today.