I Have a Dream

The speech that changed history. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" — now in a stunning collectible edition. On August 28, 1963, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. stepped to the podium at the Lincoln Memorial and delivered the speech that would define a generation — and every generation since. Now, this landmark address is presented in a stunning collectible hardcover edition, part of the Martin Luther King Jr. Library published exclusively by HarperCollins, and featuring a foreword by inaugural poet Amanda Gorman. This edition is unlike any other presentation of Dr. King's words: Laid out to mirror his cadence — the text follows the rhythm of his oration, so readers experience the speech as it was meant to be heard Complete and unabridged — every word of the March on Washington address, presented in full Beautifully designed — a hardcover collectible crafted as a tribute to Dr. King's legacy and his immeasurable contribution to American history Foreword by Amanda Gorman — the groundbreaking inaugural poet draws a direct line from Dr. King's steps at the Lincoln Memorial to her own historic moment at the U.S. Capitol Delivered to a crowd of hundreds of thousands demanding justice and civil rights, Dr. King's words construct an argument of breathtaking moral clarity. Scholars, activists, and orators have long regarded it as one of the greatest pieces of writing— not merely for its historical weight, but for its enduring, living relevance. Whether you're introducing Dr. King's legacy to a new reader, adding a landmark volume to your collection, or searching for a meaningful gift, I Have a Dream belongs on every shelf. His vision was never just of his time. It was always for ours.