My eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord. King delivered the speech from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., on Augas the final speech of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.

He ended the speech with: 'I'm happy tonight. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s I Have a Dream'' speech is one of the most celebrated oratory pieces in American history. But I want you to know tonight, that we, as a people, will get to the Promised Land.' Like anybody I would like to live a long life, longevity has its place, but I'm not concerned about that now. But it really doesn't matter with me now, because I've been to the mountaintop. 'Well, I don't know what will happen now,' King said in his final speech. In the talk, the reverend emphasized his main beliefs: unifying African Americans and the importance of nonviolent protests.īut the speech is most known for being oddly prophetic, seeming to predict his death just the next day, highlighting the fact that he has accepted his fate. Just one day before he was assassinated, King gave his final speech ' I've Been to the Mountaintop.' He gave the speech to a packed church of workers protesting working conditions. One of the last pictures taken of King, giving his final speech. Number of times this content has been viewed 360 Button to like this content Button to share content Button. 'After contemplation, I conclude that this award, which I receive on behalf of that movement, is a profound recognition that nonviolence is the answer to the crucial political and moral questions of our time: the need for man to overcome oppression and violence without resorting to violence and oppression.'Īt the end of his speech, he called peace 'more precious than diamonds or silver or gold.' 'I must ask why this prize is awarded to a movement which is beleaguered and committed to unrelenting struggle, and to a movement which has not yet won the very peace and brotherhood which is the essence of the Nobel Prize,' King said. Here's a snippet of his acceptance speech: Along with the honor, he was given $54,600, which he donated to the movement. At the time of his honor, it had been a year since his famous 'I Have a Dream' speech, and the country just passed the Civil Rights Act of 1964. In 1964, King was 35 years old and the youngest person to win the Nobel Peace Prize. Account icon An icon in the shape of a person's head and shoulders.

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