The medal's obverse bears likeness of Martin Luther King Jr. facing quarter left. Around top, MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.; around bottom, 1929 - 1968; signed on truncation at right, ABR. B.
The reverse bears two male figures holding a scroll and a book with arms on each other's shoulders. spread eagle and star behind them. Around top, I HAVE A DREAM; in exergue, PEACE JUSTICE / BROTHERHOOD
Martin Luther King Jr. (1929-1968) was a Baptist minister who became the most visible spokesperson for the civil rights movement from 1954 until his assassination in 1968. He won the Nobel Peace Prize on 1964 for his message of racial equality and nonviolent resistance. He was also posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the Congressional Gold Medal.
"I have a dream" on the medal's reverse refers to one of his most famous speeches that he delivers in 1963 during the March on Washington.
The circular medal was struck in bronze by the Medallic Art Company of New York City. No mintage is reported.
References: MACo 1968-056