This was an appropriate and strong way for King to begin his speech, because of the fact that he is using Lincoln as a sort of symbolism for freedom
Explanation:
The use of the words, "Five score years ago..." by Martin Luther King Jr in his speech to allude to Abraham Lincolns Gettysburg Address was important and appropriate for King to begin his speech because he is using Abraham Lincoln as a symbol for freedom.
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