Monday, January 19th, 2026 is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Below is an excerpt from the “I Have a Dream” speech, delivered on Aug. 28, 1963, on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.
- We must forever conduct our struggle on the high plane of dignity and discipline. We must not allow our creative protest to degenerate into physical violence.
- So even though we face the difficulties of today and tomorrow, I still have a dream. It is a dream deeply rooted in the American dream.
- I have a dream that one day every valley shall be exalted, every hill and mountain shall be made low, the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together.
Henry Ford Museum is also celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day by offering free admission to the museum on this day. Learn more about the struggle for freedom by clicking here on Learning to Read: American History Volume 2.
Homeschoolers/Educators/Parents: sketch/color an illustration. Theme: dignity. Put these words in alphabetical order and then use them in a sentence: neighbor, free, dream, speech, rights, King. Read the story called “Discrimination” in Learning to Read: American History Volume 2. Describe how we should treat our neighbor. (Skills: identify, comprehend, apply, creative, empathy)
