The largest and most credible part of King's speech was the idea that Civil Rights and the advancement of racial equality was part of American History. Throughout the speech, Dr. King uses these ideas to emphasize his point. The idea of being able to use American historical narrative as evidence or proof of why the dream must be achieved is another notion of credibility within the speech. In this light, Dr. King's argument gains credence as he argues that Civil Rights are nothing more than an extension of the rights upon which the nation was founded. Overall King used great rhetorical devices and means of persuasion as he delivered his speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. His use of pathos, ethos, and logos is incredible as he strikes
