March on Washington
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The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom was a pivotal event in the American civil rights movement, held on August 28, 1963. Organized by A. Philip Randolph and Bayard Rustin, it brought together over 250,000 people to advocate for civil and economic rights for African Americans. The march featured notable speeches and performances, including Martin Luther King Jr.'s iconic "I Have a Dream" speech, which emphasized racial equality and civil rights legislation. The event was a collaborative effort among major civil rights groups, including the NAACP, SCLC, and SNCC. It helped galvanize national support for civil rights, contributing to the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. The march remains one of the largest political rallies for human rights in U.S. history, symbolizing a significant moment in the struggle for racial equality and social justice.
