28 agos 1963 anni - March on Washington (1960s)
Descrizione:
1. What is it?
A march consisting of around 250,000 participants in Washington DC to advocate for civil and economic rights for African Americans.
2. When did it happen?
August 28th, 1963
3. Who was involved?
- Martin Luther King Jr.- delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech at the Lincoln Memorial
- A. Philip Randolph and Bayard Rustin- organized the march
4. Where did it happen?
Washington DC
5. One major cause
Despite advancements being made to increase African American rights, such as citizenship and voting rights for men, African Americans continued to encounter economic, social, and political problems. This was one of the main reasons why the march was organized.
6. One major effect
The March on Washington helped lead to the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This was because the march had caused the US government to take more action in regard to Civil Rights.
Aggiunto al nastro di tempo:
Civil Rights Timeline
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