![]() ![]() He made audiences weep with grief and relief. He had a powerful voice, and his words were like poetry. He was on the verge of trying to step down from being the leader of the movement. In his final speech, from which I’ve quoted a snippet above, it was as if he could feel the cold hand of death on the back of his neck. He masterfully kept the Civil Rights movement from spiralling out of control by advocating nonviolence and at the same time instilling everyone with hope. ![]() He was the spiritual leader of his people. He looked presidents in the eye and demanded their attention. was among the most gifted men of his generation. Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the lord.” But I want you to know tonight that we as a people will get to the Promised Land. And he’s allowed me to go up the mountain, and I’ve looked over, and I’ve seen the promised Land. Longevity has its place.īut I’m not concerned about that now. Like anybody, I would like to live a long life. ![]() Because I’ve been to the mountaintop.Īnd I don’t mind. But it really doesn’t matter with me now. ![]()
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