What was the March on Washington?

On August 28, 1963, Washington, DC, prepared for a massive protest with significant security measures. Despite fears of violence, the March on Washington was peaceful, drawing 250,000 people. The event highlighted ongoing racial inequalities and was catalyzed by the assassination of Medgar Evers. Key figures like A. Philip Randolph and Martin Luther King Jr. organized the march, which featured King's iconic 'I Have a Dream' speech. The march drew international attention to racism in the U.S. and helped secure the Civil Rights Act of 1964, marking a pivotal moment in the fight for equality.

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