MLK Fun Facts Quiz

King had not planned on speaking about his Dream that day; it was impromptu.

•King’s speech was immediately recognized as a defining moment in civil right history.

•2,000 marshals were planted in the crowd by the U.S. Government to keep the peace.

•The actual name of the March was “The March on Washington for Freedom”.

•King was honored by being the last speaker when giving the keynote address to the marchers.

•King was supposed to speak for 4 minutes, but he spoke for over 16.

This was the first time King had ever made an “I Have a Dream” speech.