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For jobs and freedom.
The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom took place in Washington, DC, on August 28, 1963. Attended by some 250,000 people, it was the largest demonstration ever seen in the nation's capital, and one of the first to have extensive television coverage.
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When did African-Americans get the vote - was it in 1963?
no it was in 1964
First president to invite African Americans to his inauguration?
Abraham Lincoln, March 4 1865
Freedom Summer and the Selma march both called attention to African Americans lack of?
voting rights
What was the causes of the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr?
A white racist who did not like how he preached. His march for civil rights. Equality for Africans Americans The leader for African Americans.
What was a major purpose of the 1963 march on Washington?
On 28 August 1963, more than 200,000 demonstrators took part in the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom in the nation's capital. The march was successful in pressuring the administration of John F. Kennedy to initiate a strong federal civil rights bill in Congress. During this event, Martin Luther King delivered his memorable ''I Have a Dream'' speech.
When did African-Americans get the vote - was it in 1963?
no it was in 1964
When was African Americans allowed to receive welfare?
1963
What has the author Jervis Anderson written?
Jervis Anderson has written: 'The meaning of our numbers' -- subject(s): March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, Washington, D.C., 1963, Civil rights, African Americans 'This was Harlem' -- subject(s): African Americans, Civilization, History 'Bayard Rustin' -- subject(s): Biography, African Americans, History, African American civil rights workers, Nonviolence, African American pacifists, Civil rights, African American gay men, Civil rights movements, Civil rights workers, Afro-American pacifists, Afro-Americans
Where and when did mr king give the speech?
IF this means the I have a dream speech it was given on August 28, 1963. It was one of many speeches given on the, "March on Washington," a peaceful protest meant to gain rights for African Americans.
What law was passed as a result of the March from Selma?
the Voting Rights Act for African Americans
First president to invite African Americans to his inauguration?
Abraham Lincoln, March 4 1865
Freedom Summer and the Selma march both called attention to African Americans lack of?
voting rights
Did Jazz form from Native Americans or African-Americans?
african americans
Did African-Americans create paper?
Yes, African Americans did create paper. (Go African Americans!)
What are three violence committed between 1962 and 1964 against African Americans and civil rights actvist?
1963-4 African American girls are killed in the bombing of the 16th St Baptist Church in Birmingham, AL; March on Washington 1964-Civil rights groups activists are killed as they organize a massive African American voter drive known as Freedom Summer A:
What did most Progressives pay little attention to regarding African Americans?
Conditions for African Americans in the south.
What day of the week was March 5 1963?
March 5, 1963 fell on a Tuesday.
