28 Aug 1963 Jahr - March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom

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During this rally, which was organized partly by Martin Luther King Jr, around 250,000 people gathered in support of the Civil Rights Movement and its goals: the end of segregation, fair wages, equal education opportunities, voting rights, and civil rights productions

Significance: The March led to the initiation of a strong federal civil rights bill in Congress by John F. Kennedy's administration. It also helped raise awareness of the Civil Rights Movement, paving the way for future progress.

Quote: “I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: 'We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal. '” ― Martin Luther King Jr

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