march on washington for jobs and freedom, washington, d.c., 1963

An exploration of the 1963 protest march in Washington, D.C., that reveals details about how it was organized, its speakers, the friction among leaders of the civil rights movement, the sabotage of the sound system, and more.

Presents an account of the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, organized by African-Americans in an effort to persuade the government to pass civil rights legislation.

Traces the history of Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech, discussing its composition, and providing a behind-the-scenes account of the events leading up to King's delivery of the speech on August 28, 1963.

Discusses the people and events connected with the 1963 March on Washington, as well as the consequences of this well-known civil rights demonstration.

Discusses the people and events connected with the 1963 March on Washington, as well as the consequences of this well-known civil rights demonstration.

Presents an account of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom which took place on August 28, 1963, examines events that inspired the march, and discusses the history of the civil rights movement.

Presents Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s speech, explaining its meaning and significance throughout history.

Presents information, in simple text with illustrations, about the events of August 28, 1963, when protesters gathered in Washington D.C. to draw attention to discrimination against African-Americans and to hear Civil Rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. deliver his now famous "I Have a Dream" speech.

Discusses the people and events connected with the 1963 March on Washington, as well as the consequences of this well-known civil rights demonstration.

Describes the background and context of the August 1963 march on Washington, D.C. for jobs and freedom for African-Americans.