Walk With Giants: The Martin Luther King Jr. Clip Collection
Journey through the profound legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., one of America's most transformative leaders and visionaries. This carefully curated collection brings together powerful moments that shaped the Civil Rights Movement and continue to inspire generations.
From his thunderous 'I Have a Dream' speech to intimate glimpses of his unwavering commitment to justice, each clip in this playlist illuminates different facets of Dr. King's enduring impact on American society. Experience his masterful oratory, witness his peaceful resistance in action, and understand the depth of his philosophy of nonviolent social change.
Perfect for educators, activists, and anyone seeking to understand the roots of social justice in America, this collection serves as both a historical document and a continuing call to action. As we face contemporary challenges to equality and justice, Dr. King's words and actions remain as relevant and powerful as ever.
Let these moments inspire you to carry forward his dream of creating a more just and equitable world for all.
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Beyond Vietnam: A Time to Break Silence
Manhattan Riverside Church
April 4, 1967
Mr. Chairman, ladies and gentlemen, I need not pause to say how very delighted I am to be here tonight, and how very delighted I am to see you expressing your concern about the issues that will be discussed tonight by turning out in such large number...
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Jon Meacham: We Live in a Better Country Because MLK Jr.
SCARBOROUGH: “Yeah. And — and — and — I we — we have to go to break. And it’s — Alex, I apologize. I do. I just have very quickly, Jon, if you can just very quickly for us, I know you can’t, that’s like asked me to quickly ask the question, but if you can very quickly on Martin Luther King Day, c...
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Martin Luther King - I Have A Dream Speech - August 28, 1963
UNKNOWN: “At this time I have the honor to present to you the moral leader of our nation. I have the pleasure to present to you Dr. Martin Luther King Jr..”
KING JR.: “I am happy to join with you today in what will go down in history as the greatest demonstration for freedom in the history of ou...
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: An Amazing Grace
A historical overview of the struggle for racial equality in America. Focuses on the role of Martin Luther King, Jr., and includes footage of major events in the civil rights movement
https://archive.org/details/drmartinlutherkingjranamazinggrace -
Flashback: Martin Luther King Jr. Nobel Peace Prize Acceptance Speech
KING: “Your Majesty, Your Royal Highness, Mr. President, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen:
I accept the Nobel Prize for Peace at a moment when 22 million Negroes of the United States of America are engaged in a creative battle to end the long night of racial injustice. I accept this award on b...
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Flashback: ‘I Have a Dream’ Speech By Martin Luther King Jr.
KING: “I am happy to join with you today in what will go down in history as the greatest demonstration for freedom in the history of our nation.
Five score years ago, a great American, in whose symbolic shadow we stand today, signed the Emancipation Proclamation. This momentous decree came as a ...
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Nichelle Nichols Discusses Martin Luther King, Jr.
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MLK Speech Was ‘Shakespearean, Biblical’
Chris Matthews Says You Can’t Be More American than African-Americans; MLK Speech Was ‘Shakespearean, Biblical’
“Well really, historically, you can’t be more American than African-Americans. Just look at the average African-American. The family has been here for three or 400 hundred years. White...
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Kasich: MLK Didn’t Fix America by Starting at the Top
KING: “You say it’s not a question of leadership in this country it’s a question of followship, a new word you made up.”
KASICH: “Well you need — you need — no, you need great leaders, but you need followers. And if a leader’s not going to take you to a better place, why are you following? And i... -
President Obama Marks the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington
To the King family, who have sacrificed and inspired so much; to President Clinton; President Carter; Vice President Biden and Jill; fellow Americans.
Five decades ago today, Americans came to this honored place to lay claim to a promise made at our founding: “We hold these truths to be self-ev...
