The Dream: Martin Luther King, Jr., and the Speech that Inspired a Nation
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The Dream: Martin Luther King, Jr., and the Speech that Inspired a Nation is a historical and analytical book that examines the creation, context, and enduring impact of Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech on American society and the civil rights movement.
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| The Dream: Martin Luther King, Jr., and the Speech that Inspired a Nation canonical | 1 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: The Dream: Martin Luther King, Jr., and the Speech that Inspired a Nation Context triple: [Drew Hansen, notableWork, The Dream: Martin Luther King, Jr., and the Speech that Inspired a Nation]
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A.
My Life with Martin Luther King, Jr.
"My Life with Martin Luther King, Jr." is Coretta Scott King's memoir recounting her life with the civil rights leader and offering an intimate perspective on the movement they helped lead.
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B.
Citizen King
Citizen King is the popular nickname of Louis-Philippe I, the bourgeois-minded constitutional monarch who ruled France from 1830 to 1848.
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C.
I Have a Dream
"I Have a Dream" is a popular ABBA ballad known for its hopeful lyrics and melodic simplicity, famously featured in the musical and film "Mamma Mia!"
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D.
The Dangerous Road Before Martin Luther King
"The Dangerous Road Before Martin Luther King" is an essay by James Baldwin that reflects on Martin Luther King Jr.'s leadership, the perils he faced, and the broader moral and political stakes of the civil rights struggle.
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E.
March On! The Day My Brother Martin Changed the World
"March On! The Day My Brother Martin Changed the World" is a children's picture book by Christine King Farris that recounts Martin Luther King Jr.'s historic "I Have a Dream" speech and the 1963 March on Washington from his sister's personal perspective.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Dream: Martin Luther King, Jr., and the Speech that Inspired a Nation Target entity description: The Dream: Martin Luther King, Jr., and the Speech that Inspired a Nation is a historical and analytical book that examines the creation, context, and enduring impact of Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech on American society and the civil rights movement.
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A.
My Life with Martin Luther King, Jr.
"My Life with Martin Luther King, Jr." is Coretta Scott King's memoir recounting her life with the civil rights leader and offering an intimate perspective on the movement they helped lead.
-
B.
Citizen King
Citizen King is the popular nickname of Louis-Philippe I, the bourgeois-minded constitutional monarch who ruled France from 1830 to 1848.
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C.
I Have a Dream
"I Have a Dream" is a popular ABBA ballad known for its hopeful lyrics and melodic simplicity, famously featured in the musical and film "Mamma Mia!"
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D.
The Dangerous Road Before Martin Luther King
"The Dangerous Road Before Martin Luther King" is an essay by James Baldwin that reflects on Martin Luther King Jr.'s leadership, the perils he faced, and the broader moral and political stakes of the civil rights struggle.
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E.
March On! The Day My Brother Martin Changed the World
"March On! The Day My Brother Martin Changed the World" is a children's picture book by Christine King Farris that recounts Martin Luther King Jr.'s historic "I Have a Dream" speech and the 1963 March on Washington from his sister's personal perspective.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (41)
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| instanceOf |
book
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historical analysis ⓘ |
| about |
creation of the "I Have a Dream" speech
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historical context of the March on Washington ⓘ impact of the "I Have a Dream" speech on American society ⓘ impact of the "I Have a Dream" speech on the civil rights movement ⓘ legacy of the civil rights movement ⓘ rhetoric of Martin Luther King Jr. ⓘ |
| analyzes |
biblical allusions in the "I Have a Dream" speech
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constitutional and patriotic references in the speech ⓘ oratorical style of Martin Luther King Jr. ⓘ use of metaphor in the "I Have a Dream" speech ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| examines |
composition of the "I Have a Dream" speech
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cultural significance of the "I Have a Dream" speech ⓘ enduring symbolism of King’s dream metaphor ⓘ influence of the speech on later social justice movements ⓘ media reception of the "I Have a Dream" speech ⓘ political context of early 1960s United States ⓘ |
| focusesOnEvent | March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| genre |
history
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political analysis ⓘ |
| hasForm |
book-length narrative
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print ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
readers interested in civil rights history
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scholars of rhetoric and political speech ⓘ students of American history ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
"I Have a Dream" speech
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American civil rights movement ⓘ Martin Luther King Jr. NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| relatedWork |
"I Have a Dream" speech
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writings about the American civil rights movement ⓘ |
| setInPeriod |
1960s United States
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Civil Rights Era NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| theme |
American democracy
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civil rights legislation ⓘ nonviolent protest ⓘ public memory ⓘ racial equality ⓘ |
| workType | historical and analytical study ⓘ |
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Drew Hansen
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The Dream: Martin Luther King, Jr., and the Speech that Inspired a Nation
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