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On August 28, 1963, the Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. stirred the hearts and minds of many when he delivered his famous “I Have A Dream” speech to those gathered in Washington, DC. The 50th anniversary of this turning point in history is celebrated this week. Highlights of the 2013 gathering include a “Conference on Civil Rights: Marching Forward by Looking Back — March on Washington for Jobs & Freedom” (http://50thanniversarymarchonwashington.com/). The Hoover Dam is one of the most important achievements in United States history, because it was the first time in public construction history that the federal government mandated a policy of diversity. (Building the World, Volume 1, p. 432). As we look ahead to the next 50 years, what rights will be most important?

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