August 28, 1963, exactly 47 years ago, in this same spot at the Lincoln Memorial, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his famous “I Have a Dream Speech.” Glenn Beck, one of the most powerful conservative voices and a Fox News broadcaster, organized this rally. There were estimates of 300,000-600,000 attendees. Beck is a passionate speaker and unabashed Mormon whose radio programs include a mix of moral lessons, frequent outrage, and his strong beliefs to call America back to its roots.
The feel of the meeting was said to be something like a religious revival. People in the crowd echoed Mr. Beck’s ideas that “progressives” were moving the United States toward socialism and that entitlement programs like Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid must be ended.
He’s a tough-talking critic who draws millions of avid followers and is one who draws strong emotions one way or another out of other political voices.
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