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Explain the significance of martin luther king jr's letter from a birmingham jail and i have a dream speech

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- He criticized the silence of the clergy in letter from Birmingham jail

- he called for equality and harmony amongst all people in his I have a dream speech.

Step-by-step explanation:

In Letter from a Birmingham Jail:

A letter written by Martin Luther King Jr. after he had been arrested when he took part in a nonviolent march against segregation. A number of clergy were urging Martin Luther King to end protests and let time run its course in ending segregation. King criticized the clergy for urging patience in face of continued violence, he said, “For years now I was disappointed more Christians didn't speak out against racism. (1962)

In I have a dream:

Luther's speech called forth a society were there is no more racism and bigotry and people of all races could live in harmony and unity with each another.

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