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March on Washington

By arielledilling

  • Local and grassroots organizations

    Local and grassroots organizations like the SCLC and SNCC organized protests, sit ins, and voter registration drives.
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    Gain of momentum and support

    These efforts gained momentum and support from communities across the country.
  • Massive march

    Massive march

    In 1963, civil rights leaders, including Martin Luther King Jr., called for a massive march to advocate for equality and justice.
  • "I have a dream" speech

    "I have a dream" speech

    During the march, Martin Luther King Jr. delivered Jos iconic "I have a dream" speech, emphasizing the need for racial equality.
  • Historic march of Washington

    Historic march of Washington

    On August 28th, 1963, the historic March on Washington took place, drawing over 250,000 participants.