
March on Washington, 1963: What to know
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The protest was the culmination of nearly two decades of work to create a movement.
The initial focus of the march was to bring attention to joblessness and urge public works programs to employ more Black people; it developed into a catalyzing moment for civil rights, culminating in Martin Luther King Jr.’s iconic "I Have a Dream" speech. The impact of the march – and King’s speech – cannot be understated: Both are credited with helping prompt the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Here’s what you need to know about the March on Washington in 1963.More Related News

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