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THE VISION OF MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. IS REMEMBERED
By Phyllis
C. Murray

The historic march on Washington, D.C. took place on August
28, 1963. At that time Dr. Martin Luther King. Jr. had the
support of labor unions, religious groups, and "all people
gallantly engaged in the struggle for freedom and
dignity." On March 14, 1964, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.,
became the first African American to receive the John Dewey
Award of the United Federation of Teachers.

Albert Shanker, the President of the United Federation of
Teachers, presented this award to Dr. King for his
outstanding contribution to the education of all
Americans. The Award Citation recognized King's belief
that all students should have an equal opportunity to
achieve success. It acknowledged King's further
understanding of the important role educators play in our
society.

During King's acceptance speech, he stre...See More


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