On 28 August 1963, more than 200,000 demonstrators took part in the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom in the nation’s capital. The march was successful in pressuring the …

Oct 29, 2009 · Officially called the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, the historic gathering took place on August 28, 1963. Some 250,000 people gathered at the Lincoln …

The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom (commonly known as the March on Washington or the Great March on Washington) was held in Washington, D.C., on August 28, 1963. [1] …

Oct 11, 2025 · The March on Washington was the result of collaboration among the “Big Six” of the civil rights movement: James Farmer, Martin Luther King, Jr., John Lewis, A. Philip …

Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., delivered this iconic 'I Have a Dream' speech at the March on Washington on August 28, 1963. See entire text of King's speech below.

Since the occasion of March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom 50 years ago, much has been written and discussed about the moment, its impact on society, politics and culture and …

It was the largest gathering for civil rights of its time. An estimated 250,000 people attended the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom on August 28, 1963, arriving in Washington, D.C. …

Aug 28, 2024 · The march, which attracted an estimated 250,000 participants, culminated in Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s iconic “I Have a Dream” speech, a moment that has become a …

Jun 13, 2022 · The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom took place in Washington, D.C., on August 28, 1963. Attended by some 250,000 people, it was the largest demonstration ever …

On Aug. 28, 1963, the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, during which Martin Luther King Jr. gave his famous “ I Have a Dream ” speech, drew a crowd of more than 250,000 …