On August 28, 1963, more than 250,000 people came to the nation's capital. They came by plane, by bus, by car, and even on roller-skates to speak out against segregation and to demand equal rights for everyone. They also came to hear the words of a very special leader, Martin Luther King, Jr. Told with a wonderful immediacy, this book captures the spirit of this landmark day in American history and brings Dr. King's "I Have a Dream" speech to vivid life for young children.
On August 28, 1963, more than 250,000 people came to the nation's capital. They came by plane, by bus, by car, and even on roller-skates to speak out against segregation and to demand equal rights for everyone. They also came to hear the words of a very special leader, Martin Luther King, Jr. Told with a wonderful immediacy, this book captures the spirit of this landmark day in American history and brings Dr. King's "I Have a Dream" speech to vivid life for young children.