King almost did n't talk about `` the dream '' because he was afraid of being accused of having a secret agenda. But how does it compare against other pivotal speeches by 20th century leaders , such as John F. Kennedy or Franklin D. Roosevelt ? Having Hollywood stars attend helped ease Kennedy fears about march .
King almost did n't talk about `` the dream '' because he was afraid of being accused of having a secret agenda. Having Hollywood stars attend helped ease Kennedy fears about march .