one of the most inspiring and greatest speeches in history. In the speech, he expressed his pleasure in joining the gathering. And he believed 46. the gathering would be remembered as the most significant demonstration for freedom in the history of the United States. He recalled the Emancipation Proclamation, which had granted freedom to millions of slaves after years of cruel treatment. However, a century later, African Americans were still oppressed by segregation and discrimination. King mentioned that African Americans still lived in poverty, languished in the corners of American society, and 47. themselves in exile in their own land. He told the crowd he had a dream deeply 48. in the American dream, which guaranteed the rights 49. life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. He declared they had come to cash a check for their rights, which the nation had given them, but had failed to fulfill. King dreamed of a day 50. all individuals would be judged by the content of their character rather than their skin color. At the end of the speech, he hoped one day all Americans, regardless of race or religion, would come together as brothers and sisters, and sing, “Free at last, free at last, great God Almighty, we are free at last.” 45.

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