Sally remembers her mother helping her get a good view of Dr. King's speech

Schwartz recalls her unforgettable view from the top of the Lincoln Memorial as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his famous “I Have a Dream” speech. In a city that serves as both a capital and a hometown, the monumental events of the nation can become personal markers of childhood.

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