MLK's 1963 'I Have a Dream' manuscript could fetch over $10m at auction

A handwritten draft of Martin Luther King Jr's iconic 1963 speech will be auctioned at Christie's in January 2027. This manuscript, the only known handwritten final draft, includes significant edits made by King himself. The auction will benefit several charities, including the Xernona Clayton Foundation and The King Center. The draft will be publicly displayed starting January 15, 2027, before the auction.