Marches, events speeches to commemorate 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King 'I have a dream' speech

Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. delivering his iconic "I have a dream speech" August 28, 1963. PHOTO/File

(Reuters) - Marches, speeches and global bell-ringing are set to mark the 50th anniversary this month of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr's "I have a dream" speech, a key event in the struggle of African Americans for racial equality.

The week of commemorations in Washington will culminate on August 28, when President Barack Obama, the first African American U.S. president, will speak

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