Who delivered the famous 'I Have a Dream' speech in 1963?

• A. Malcolm X
• B. John Lewis
• C. Martin Luther King Jr.
• D. Thurgood Marshall

Answer: (C)

The main idea here is recognizing who gave a defining public address tied to a pivotal Civil Rights moment. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered the I Have a Dream speech on August 28, 1963, during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom at the Lincoln Memorial. This speech became the emblem of nonviolent protest and a vision of racial equality, weaving together ideals of freedom, justice, and economic opportunity in a way that resonated nationwide.

King’s leadership and his emphasis on nonviolence and a shared American future explain why he is the best fit for this moment. Malcolm X advocated for Black empowerment and often framed rights in terms of separate Black institutions and self-defense, not this particular speech. John Lewis spoke at the march with a powerful, urgent address, but the famous I Have a Dream lines are attributed to King. Thurgood Marshall, though a central civil rights figure for his legal battles, did not deliver this speech.