for jobs and freedom
for jobs and freedom
In front of the Lincoln Memorial during the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.
"March on Washington for Jobs & Freedom - August 28, 1963"
convince Congress to pass civil rights legislation
People started to march with him peacefully for freedom
They marched for jobs and freedom.
for jobs and freedom
for jobs and freedom
march on Washington for jobs and freedom
In front of the Lincoln Memorial during the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.
John F. Kennedy was the President of the United States when the Freedom March took place. Over 200,000 demonstrators marched on Washington in 1963 for jobs and freedom.
A. Philip Randolf and his associate Bayard Rustin
"March on Washington for Jobs & Freedom - August 28, 1963"
The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom
the march was organized by a group of civil rights, labor, and religious organizations. they hoped for jobs and freedom.
James Farmer was the Director of the "Congress of Racial Equality" organization. He was a journalist and civil rights advocate and was jailed for these activities. You can read his "Message from James Farmer About March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom written Wednesday, August 28, 1963.