And watch it here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smEqnnklfYs

Incidentally, please do take the 17 minutes to watch this speech (and perhaps follow along with yread's transcript link). It really is one of the greatest speeches ever given.

And keep in mind that MLK was 34 years old when he gave that speech. I'm trying hard not to think about what I was doing at that age...

Also keep in mind that the last portion starting with "I have a dream..." and following was all improvised. The original draft didn't include those words.

And listen to it (while reading the transcript) here http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1227012...

So, not hidden behind a copyright wall?

The distribution of the printed text is far less controlled than the video, which is much harder to find (legally) than the text.

In the case of the text, it is possible to find copies online (for, via the National Archives), but redistribution in other printed works (namely, textbooks) is problematic.

As for the video, the King estate controls that very, very tightly.

Thank you for this. I had forgotten how powerful this speech is.