The March on Washington

The March on Washington occurred in August 28th, 1963 where more than 250,000 people gathered in front of the Lincoln Monument in Washington D.C. to protest racial discrimination but also for creating job equality amongst the blacks and the whites. This march was also known as The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom and was one of the largest civil rights rallies in U.S. history. The march was organized and hosted by Dr. Martin Luther King Junior along with five other major influential leaders of the civil rights movement. This event was so large that it was broadcasted on national television and radio.

Here at this event was where Martin Luther King delivered his famous “I Have a Dream” speech which gave hope to everyone in the crowd that someday we will all live together as brothers. Amongst Martin Luther King and the other civil rights leaders, many other speakers as well as entertainers and artists came to speak and perform at the rally in support of the civil rights movement. This march was also a none-violent rally wishing to spread support and awareness of the civil rights movement. There were over 5000 police officers at the rally. After the rally had concluded Martin Luther King as well as other civil rights leaders met with President Kennedy at the White House to discuss the need for bipartisan support of the civil rights legislation. This rally was crucial to the advancement of the civil rights movement in creating momentum in the civil rights movement as shortly after on June 2nd, 1964 the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was signed which banned discrimination in public accommodation