March on Washington
1963-08-28Washington, D.C.high importance
The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom on August 28, 1963, brought over 250,000 people to the Lincoln Memorial. It was one of the largest political rallies in American history. The march's highlight was Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech, which called for an end to racism and envisioned a future of equality. The march helped build momentum for the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
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One of the largest peaceful protests in U.S. history
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King's speech became an iconic moment in American history
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Built momentum for civil rights legislation