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March on Washington
28 August 1963
Civil-rights campaigners assembled in Washington, D.C., demanding jobs and freedom and helping build momentum for landmark legislation.
What happened?
The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom took place on 28 August 1963 and drew a crowd of hundreds of thousands.
Why it mattered
The rally featured Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech and helped focus national attention on racial equality and civil rights.