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Martin Luther King's 'dream' speech strikes chord with Canadians

Dr. Martin Luther King's iconic 1963 speech, celebrated on Wednesday in Washington, D.C., changed the lives of millions of black Americans in the United States. However, it also holds special meaning for Canadians. The CBC's Diana Swain reports.

More than a dream

11 years ago
Duration 7:50
Why Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'I have a dream' speech still strikes a chord with Canadians half a century later.

Dr. Martin Luther King's iconic 1963 "I have a dream" speech, commemorated on Wednesday on The Mall in Washington, D.C., changed the the lives of millions of black Americans in the United States.

However, the passion of his words also held special meaning for lots of Canadians. The CBC's Diana Swain reports.