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King of Speeches

Kids speak up about orator extraordinaire MLK

By Sam Machkovech

Published on January 12, 2006

Forget Christmas-American children should focus on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, as their societal values will shape racial relations for the next generation. See a proper celebration of the holiday at the 14th Annual MLK Oratory Competition, where children vie for a savings bond prize in the final round of a King-honoring speech competition.
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