Monday, January 17, 2011

I Have a Dream Declaration of Independence Flag Print

What it is: A print of the US flag with excerpts of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech and the Declaration of Independence.

Why we love it: Artist, Caitlin Dundon, beautifully captures the enduring words of Thomas Jefferson and Nobel Peace Prize winner and civil rights activist, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This antique-looking poster is a print from Dundon's original acrylic painting. The text reads: "I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and love out the true meaning of its creed: "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal"...I have a dream that my four children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character. I have a dream today. - Martin Luther King, Jr., August 28, 1963. We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with inalienable rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness. - Thomas Jefferson, Declaration of Independence. In Congress, July 4th, 1776." Measures 16" x 20".

Who we'd give it to: This keepsake print is a beautiful gift of a piece of American history.

Where to get it: From Etsy.com for an equality for all $20.00.

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