Martin Luther King’s final speech: 'I've been to the mountaintop'

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Martin Luther King was assassinated 50 years ago. This is the powerful, prophetic speech he made to a packed church in Memphis, Tennessee, on 3 April 1968, just a day before he was assassinated. King called for unity, economic actions, boycotts and non-violent protests, while challenging the US to live up to its ideals. In the speech, he talks about the possibility of an untimely death
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@guardiannews 6 жыл бұрын

'I Have A Dream': students from Martin Luther King Jr's former school recite speech ► www.theguardian.com/us-news/video/2018/apr/04/i-have-dream-martin-luther-king-students-speech

@tonniethomas1814 4 жыл бұрын

I love it from word to word .everythings going to be alright.

@Angel-ql1ms 3 жыл бұрын

A powerful Great voice of the world. Greater works. Amen.

@stevenbergeron3659 9 ай бұрын

he dream didnt come true am native indian

@DianaKazimiera- 6 ай бұрын

Memory 🇺🇸🕯️🥀🕊️ great respect from 🇵🇱🕊️🤝

@ruthiealonzo9898 2 ай бұрын

⛰️🌄🌋🏔️🏞️🗻🚞🧗🏿🚵🏿🚡🚠🇵🇪⛰️🏔️

@vincentlui1456 3 жыл бұрын

Now looking back at his speech, I feel that he knew the pains and was ready to say "goodbye" to all his loyal supporters. How trageic is it!

@ichbinderwegdiewahrheitund3775 7 ай бұрын

He definitely knew

@jeffwilliams2828 6 ай бұрын

It was more like he knew WHITE people wouldn’t accept responsibility or accountability for several generations if EVER.

@user-jr6rt6ex9e 6 ай бұрын

I see it it's like this was his goodbye

@jenniferhaynes8625 5 ай бұрын

He was being threatened,so he knew the danger that he faced.

@MatiasGeraldoThe2nd 4 ай бұрын

Yet with no fear. Such a brilliant man.

@TheJackflash85 6 жыл бұрын

MLK - knew in his heart that He would be killed still he had no malice in his heart . Only Courage decency and dignity to the end .

@barbaraartis7904 4 жыл бұрын

Through his message I only can think about that heart-to-heart conversation he had with his wife.

@elident7828 4 жыл бұрын

It’s as if he knew that he was not going to be here long and not Like someone just shooting the breeze, but as someone who has conviction, very powerful and makes me weep for joy to see someone so steadfast in his vision

@TheJackflash85 4 жыл бұрын

@@elident7828 Well said ~

@TheJackflash85 4 жыл бұрын

I always have tears when I watch this ~

@arontoledo7184 3 жыл бұрын

He had no fear in death because he knew he was going to see the Lord earlier but if he didn't die then he will keep preaching God's word and his will

@lh7254 Жыл бұрын

This speech, and the way he delivers it, gives me chills.

@Dino_Medici 7 ай бұрын

Fam was rlly harmonized w agape

@inbutnotoftheworld2237 6 ай бұрын

That's probably because you sense that his soul was preparing for his departure. Powerful stuff...

@Kristbjorg-Nymann 6 ай бұрын

Same. Chills. To me, this was his best speech. He knew.

@jenniferwells9032 4 ай бұрын

Ditto ❤️

@friedrich1882 7 ай бұрын

I'm from Eastern Europe but this speech never ever fails to bring tears to my eyes. Absolutely legendary.

@Joseph_thefather 4 ай бұрын

Where are you from?

@friedrich1882 4 ай бұрын

@@Joseph_thefather I'm from Hungary 🇭🇺

@Joseph_thefather 4 ай бұрын

@@friedrich1882 thanks for the answer brother. I am from Germany btw

@Jesse-ii5md 18 күн бұрын

lol mlk dream ruined black people

@commander1suv492 3 жыл бұрын

One of the greatest speakers of human history.

@boxmojaTv 6 ай бұрын

The greatest speech presenter ever seen in history

@dalehulen369 4 жыл бұрын

A coward dies a thousand deaths... A man only dies once.... RIP Dr King

@ranger4life36 Жыл бұрын

John 3:16

@samuelchristopher933 3 жыл бұрын

"I just want to do God's will" 💖💖.... Greatest orator ever 😘

@bercaferca4554 2 жыл бұрын

I dont think mlk asked for ur fackness

@samuelchristopher933 2 жыл бұрын

@@bercaferca4554 I think I didn't require your comment. Stay blessed ❤️

@ranger4life36 Жыл бұрын

That's the greatest thing in life.

@charliethmpsn15 6 жыл бұрын

Sometimes, when I watch Dr. King speech, it makes me amazed that humanity, as horribly evil and corrupt as we can be, could produce one man, so unashamedly good and full of light. Dr. King is the greatest man that's ever lived.

@mpooompooo6361 4 жыл бұрын

Charlie Thompson He is not

@marshallzane7735 4 жыл бұрын

Mpooo Mpooo Let me guess... Donald Trump the greatest man to ever live... or David Duke perhaps?

@wambamshookeran9759 2 жыл бұрын

You've known every man to ever live eh?

@alessiocece2098 2 жыл бұрын

OK the last sentence is ****** now and you know yourself what he would have thought about it!

@alessiocece2098 2 жыл бұрын

@@marshallzane7735 😂😂😂😂 Not funny actually, this comment thread, but I had/have to laugh at Donald Trump!

@mommyshark1124 4 жыл бұрын

With that "I may not get there with you" sounds like he was preparing the people to go on without him😞. I really think he like Medgar knew they didn't have long & it was coming. Thank you for everything💖

@FIDEL_CASHFLOW_ 4 жыл бұрын

I get goosebumps whenever I hear this.

@satisfyingcuts 3 жыл бұрын

It’s what I came for, this should awaken any thorough thinking person’s eyes if they have been closed, Dr. King really knew how to deliver a speech and bring justice to his fellow man.

@animewhisperer1830 Жыл бұрын

Sameeee

@siddharthbhojani1000 8 ай бұрын

His words come from pure hearts and well being for people.. ❤️

@Jesse-ii5md 18 күн бұрын

lol it’s disgusting

@michaelavilliers-kendall8854 3 жыл бұрын

'The king is dead, long live The King'; he sealed his immortality with that speech

@kahsayftsum9171 5 жыл бұрын

He gave his life for a great cause, freeing a whole race from oppression.

@MACV922 4 жыл бұрын

He tried he really did! Look at whats still going on!

@MACV922 3 жыл бұрын

@Lord Farquaad your opinion doesn’t matter to me! Scroll on!

@MACV922 3 жыл бұрын

@Lord Farquaad your opinion means nothing to me. Scroll on!!!

@VivaCohen 3 жыл бұрын

He definitely pushed the fight forward, that's for sure

@Ayotzi94 Ай бұрын

The real reason they took him out is because he started preaching about the wealth inequality in America. That was far too dangerous for the government to allow.

@lynnbutler3806 3 жыл бұрын

I was 9 years old when I heard this speech in Memphis and I was beat to a pulp for just listening to it. It changed the course of my life but not how you folks now would think.

@Sameoldfitup 4 жыл бұрын

“We’ve got some difficult days ahead,”

@kencunningham6063 6 ай бұрын

Gives me chills every time. What an outstanding human being. 🤜🏿🤛🏻

@dreaming_cthulhu Жыл бұрын

Can’t think of a more emotional and impactful speech. Absolutely insane how amazing this man was as a speaker.

@ilnebibob 3 жыл бұрын

'Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord!!'

@Value.Investor1 4 жыл бұрын

"I m not worried anymore, I m not fearing any man, ny eyes have seen glory" ❤❤

@mr.berimbolo827 3 жыл бұрын

...of the coming of the Lord." 🙏

@satisfyingcuts 3 жыл бұрын

@@mr.berimbolo827 🙌

@douavang6257 3 жыл бұрын

He was given a vision to share with us.

@carlosdasilvasantos3831 3 жыл бұрын

Unbelievable isn’t it. He said he reached the mountaintop and saw the promised land. Indeed he did and now he’s in the promised land...

@mariovalentino4941 Жыл бұрын

That speech was definitely spiritual, like in a real paranormal way!

@jerryjackson7319 Жыл бұрын

In my honest and humble opinion this was by far the greatest speech in history due to the true message!!!

@b-mopagan 6 ай бұрын

Omgggg yesssss!!!!!!!!!

@jnoels29 6 ай бұрын

Completely agree. It was so special. Humanity is lucky to have had a man like him 🫱🏾‍🫲🏼

@boxmojaTv 3 ай бұрын

He is also the best speech presenter ever seen!

@free....... 9 ай бұрын

THE GREATEST HUMAN BEING EVER WALKED ON EARTH. WHAT A SOUL. WHAT A HUMAN BEING. WHAT A HUMAN BRAIN. WHAT AN EFFORT. WHAT A SACRIFICE. WHAT A VOICE. WHAT A DREAM.

@jessicam5712 8 ай бұрын

And he died the next day, my heart still breaks for everything that was lost that day

@ogreface8 6 ай бұрын

“But it doesn’t really matter with me now.” “I might not get there with you.” Someone started chopping onions at these parts. He knew the way he was living would get him killed, but he believed in the message more than his life. Powerful

@Angel-ql1ms 3 жыл бұрын

The righteous is bold like a lion. Dunamis. What a speech. Highly educated in wisdom and knowledge. His excellency in Public speaking and Religious knowledge. Systematic theology expert. He loves the Lord and his people. Amen.

@satisfyingcuts 3 жыл бұрын

A true legend

@roxannevlogs7329 6 ай бұрын

Thank you Martin Luther King Jr 🇺🇸❤️

@zin_wxn1596 4 жыл бұрын

This speech left me in tears 😭

@brianjohnson3855 4 жыл бұрын

A ledgendary message delivered by Dr. Martin Luther King that will live on for generations to come.

@satisfyingcuts 3 жыл бұрын

For the rest of history

@jnoels29 6 ай бұрын

Forever, and rightfully so.

@lorrainejamieson3373 6 ай бұрын

A true leader. He should have been president, someone with his wisdom and passion for justice for all.

@wendywilliams3676 5 жыл бұрын

ONE OF THE GREATEST MAN OF HIS TIME ! \

@Michael-gd6gi 4 жыл бұрын

recorrect your comment like :"man of the all time." Doctor Martin Luther king he was the greatest man ever created he is unrepetable and irreplaceable person!!

@randyposs6281 3 жыл бұрын

All time

@qgp 3 жыл бұрын

@@Michael-gd6gi i dont know about "the" greatest man ever created, but he surely is one of the greats.

@cameralife8 4 жыл бұрын

Martin Luther King is saying that he has been at the top, to make a difference and has created something he is proud of. That he knows change is coming and that he may not be around for when it does, but he is at peace with that. Because he knows that he has made a difference

@satisfyingcuts 3 жыл бұрын

He is amazing

@sophiachavarria6385 3 жыл бұрын

This video is A MINUTE AND 13 SECONDS....I started to tear up watching this video.

@steveodom 3 жыл бұрын

Tears. Every time.

@dentist.kennethkaunda5036 3 жыл бұрын

wow he gave hope where seems to be no hope.....rest in peace MARTIN LUTHER KING

@charliehindman9195 2 жыл бұрын

I get a chill when he says “mine eyes” every time i hear it

@ysgol3 4 жыл бұрын

This was such a wonderful creative time in his life. By 1968, 'we as a people' meant all Americans, black and white, here he was challenging the very essence of American society itself, specifically the Vietnam War and economic inequality. And it was because of this creativity that he was killed.

@terrancegerman9864 5 жыл бұрын

2019 happy birthday Martin Luther King

@mannyoommen2768 4 жыл бұрын

I’m wish he was still here, we need him more than ever, especially for what’s happing around the US with the riots

@fabricatedreality8218 4 жыл бұрын

One of the greatest orators of all time

@satisfyingcuts 3 жыл бұрын

He was truly gifted even more than what meats the eye, he is an incredible speaker, I wouldn’t even say Obama is better

@jakeirraroach3271 6 жыл бұрын

Rest in peace Mr.Martin💕

@Darkman-x5s 4 жыл бұрын

hi how are u

@maryhampton8903 3 жыл бұрын

Gets some rest

@satisfyingcuts 3 жыл бұрын

@@maryhampton8903 ?

@juanluisgonzalez4157 6 жыл бұрын

Wow a man of God

@mpooompooo6361 4 жыл бұрын

Juan Luis Gonzalez False

@samuraigorilla2311 4 жыл бұрын

@@mpooompooo6361 How come? Elaborate

@satisfyingcuts 3 жыл бұрын

@@samuraigorilla2311 exactly he cant

@athorpe630 4 жыл бұрын

Happy Birthday Dr.King Jan.2020

@leejganderson7827 4 жыл бұрын

Happy Birthday 1.19.20 .Matin Luther King Jr. *TAKE ME TO THE PROMISE LAND* Why don't you come to my rescue take me to and from the friends you got the power. On you So please show me how does IT stand.....and with you right here beside me take .... Please take me to the *Promise LAND!!!!!* 💖💕🗺🗺🗺🗺🗺🗺🗺🗺🗺💕💖

@blackburnj83 3 жыл бұрын

One of the GREATEST SPEECHES

@stevennations9262 4 жыл бұрын

Magnificent is an understatement.

@satisfyingcuts 3 жыл бұрын

I’d say

@margretpellot4053 3 ай бұрын

He was the definition of fearless. Will always be one of my greatest hero’s. RIP Dr. King.🌺

@devon164 5 ай бұрын

Absolutely love how the Spirit used this man, what a blessing that is

@mr.min.mercer9605 4 жыл бұрын

Rest In Peace Rev.Dr.Martin Luther King Jr.

@satisfyingcuts 3 жыл бұрын

Yes indeed

@christinachildress6109 2 жыл бұрын

First time I saw this clip, I felt he was like Moses who never saw the promise land and Martin KNEW he would die. It was almost a revelation to me.

@nathanhicks2000 4 жыл бұрын

We will get there Dr king God's will!

@morgangatin2977 7 ай бұрын

Maybe he had a dream or premonition and really did hear and see the Lord talking to him. This speech is deep and considering what happened, rip Dr. Martin Luther King, certainly looking back at this now. Sometimes all of us do, have the premonitions or that constant intuition, and we didn't even realize this.

@worldtraveler8571 6 ай бұрын

His people saw the movements. It was so obvious it was telegraphed.

@alleynealisleem9777 Жыл бұрын

R.I.P Martin Luther king! ❣️🙏🙏

@BGBREEZo Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🤴🏾

@maxinedavieds6104 6 ай бұрын

He did so much in his young life. He was destined for greatness and though he was robbed of that chance, I hope somehow he knows what a lasting impact he had on this country.

@stirlingmoyse3962 4 жыл бұрын

Whoever disliked is either racist or was so happy that they couldn’t see bc they were tearing up.

@mirabel5423 8 ай бұрын

Love This🙏🏾💔😢

@prettayydollari 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much ❤️❤️

@younesbel8401 4 жыл бұрын

The bravest man of his time

@satisfyingcuts 3 жыл бұрын

Of all time

@FinallyRee 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for everything you have done for the black community Dr.King. Your at peace now 🕊️✝️ i will see you one day in the promise land

@TheQ-Continuum 3 жыл бұрын

What a speaker and what a piece of stirring oratory ! The man was killed next day, but his legacy lives on. The movement grew stronger, even after his death !

@woodydol 6 ай бұрын

One of most wonderful speeches of all time.

@p.saccoh1000 12 күн бұрын

This speech draws 😢tears from my soul. This man knew exactly what was heading his path in this final moments of his life. What a man he was?!

@antoinetteconley5644 6 ай бұрын

Love this video, this video this speech and the way he delivers it gives me chils,, one of the greatest speakers of human history,,, the king is dead long live the king he sealed his immortality with that speech,,A coward a thousand deaths a man only dies once Rip,,we got some difficult days ahead ,, this speech left me in tears love this video, this video picture 😇🥰❤️❤️🌹🌹💖💖

@gtb2009b Жыл бұрын

That was an amazing moment that he created moments before his death it like he sensed something was coming to a end but he wanted to let the people know it was going to be alright whatever happens it will be ok because the movement was going to live on without him

@grafixdoctor 5 жыл бұрын

Amen 🙏

@charlesmartella 2 жыл бұрын

It's as if he knew something was going to happen. He cried for that split second when he said " mountain top ". He knew.

@jakemake142 8 ай бұрын

Such a powerful speech ❤

@Ari-lu5ve 4 жыл бұрын

RIP KING

@giftsongiso5178 3 жыл бұрын

What a mighty man he was

@zacharyweatherington520 Ай бұрын

His voice holds so much power

@davidsonjon8691 4 жыл бұрын

It takes revelation and insight for a bold statement like dis

@satisfyingcuts 3 жыл бұрын

He was incredible

@57highland 8 ай бұрын

A great moment in American history.

@tonyafannings9602 6 ай бұрын

Powerful Speech love it

@infinityvesselcrystal 8 ай бұрын

His spirit is here now ❤

@user-fq5kg6gk1g Ай бұрын

I have Nothing but Affection and Love ❤️ for Martin Luther king Jr

@JahvonWhite 6 ай бұрын

All glory to yeshuah 🙌❤️

@FizzyEEEEE 8 ай бұрын

For those who are saying "what is bro yapping about" you know for a fact you got that from a different video

@Fred-mx6cu 4 жыл бұрын

Marvellous speech

@satisfyingcuts 3 жыл бұрын

Incredible

@thediamondaffect878 9 ай бұрын

Amen !!!!!!

@lateefahmadwanilaw8948 4 жыл бұрын

Wonderful........wat a speech

@satisfyingcuts 3 жыл бұрын

Ikr

@Flight.G.Sanford 6 ай бұрын

Wow.. A knew what was about to happen. This is touching. 🙏🏿💪🏿👑

@MikeySkywalker 3 жыл бұрын

What an amazing man.

@cibida1 6 ай бұрын

I'm tearing up

@edalce7 4 жыл бұрын

Fruit of the Spirit

@TheBatugan77 4 жыл бұрын

I was almost 10 when all this happened. Grew up mighty fast. Always wish I didn't have to.

@Ubermentsh 4 жыл бұрын

We are negating this great man's sacrifice 😔

@alereatoalereato6936 4 жыл бұрын

A amazing and beautiful man

@satisfyingcuts 3 жыл бұрын

Incredible

@jnoels29 6 ай бұрын

One of the greatest men to have ever lived - Martin Luther King. Well never die 🤝🏼

@kosingozlanthony9903 4 жыл бұрын

Admired

@satisfyingcuts 3 жыл бұрын

Vastly

@user-gz1ty3qu7f 6 ай бұрын

We need this now more than ever!!!

@destinyrobinson5944 6 ай бұрын

Amen

@toyanddollcharlotte5460 4 жыл бұрын

Yep we need freedom

@wesleyhite8203 5 жыл бұрын

he had an out of body experience

@22vigil37 3 жыл бұрын

Just like Moses! A great man MLk was

@samdiego1965 3 жыл бұрын

It’s crazy how this was his last speech before he would be murdered just hours later. Much like how Moses didn’t get to lead his people to the promise land. At leas he got to see it.