Handwritten draft of MLK's 'I Have a Dream' speech to be auctioned at Christie's in 2027

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A handwritten draft of Martin Luther King Jr.'s famous 1963 speech is set to go under the hammer at Christie's in January 2027. It is considered the only known handwritten final version and carries substantial edits made by King himself. Proceeds from the sale will support several charitable organizations, including the Xernona Clayton Foundation and The King Center. The manuscript will go on public display from January 15, 2027, ahead of the auction.

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