aug 28, 1963 - March on Washington “I have a Dream”
Description:
The March on Washington was organized by many civil rights activists and was a march from the Washington Monument to the Lincoln Memorial in remembrance and respect for Lincoln. The goals were desegregation of public places and schools, to redress of violations of constitutional rights, and a federal works problem to train employees. What was most memorable about the walk was the “I have a dream” speech given by Martin Luther King. It touched on the struggles that African Americans faced and was a major event in the civil rights era. The speech is still remembered today and often quoted.Added to timeline:
Date:
aug 28, 1963
Now
~ 62 years ago