jan 1, 1963 - March on Washington
Description:
- Martin Luther King organised march as a peaceful protest against lack of job equality and freedom for African Americans- Despite concerns about racial violence, 250,000 people gathered to hear speeches
- Speeches included MLK's 'I have a dream speech' (see video)
- March highlighted the positive impacts of peaceful protest.
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Date:
jan 1, 1963
Now
~ 62 years ago