Civil Rights Leaders

The Fight for Equality

Exploring the Civil Rights Movement

The March on Washington

• Date: August 28, 1963
• Location: Washington, D.C.
• Organizers: Civil Rights leaders
• Purpose: Advocate for civil rights legislation and economic equality
• Key Moment: Martin Luther King Jr.'s iconic 'I Have a Dream' speech

Multiple Choice

What was the purpose of the Civil Rights leaders' gathering in Washington, D.C. on August 28, 1963?

• To advocate for civil rights legislation and economic equality

• To protest against racial segregation

• To commemorate Martin Luther King Jr.'s iconic speech

• To discuss strategies for the Civil Rights Movement

Advocating for Civil Rights

On August 28, 1963, Civil Rights leaders gathered in Washington, D.C. to advocate for civil rights legislation and economic equality. This historic event, known as the March on Washington, brought together approximately 250,000 people and featured Martin Luther King Jr.'s iconic 'I Have a Dream' speech.