Things you may not know about the 1963
March on Washington.
Today a half century ago at the steps of the
Lincoln Memorial during “the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom”, this one
of the most famous and influential speeches was addressed by American activist
Martin Luther King, Jr., asking for equal rights for all.
The event took place in the nation’s
capital at a larger than ever attendance of 250,000 civil right supporters.
Considering the situations going on in the streets of Egypt between the
supporters of the former democratically elected president and publically
supported (?) military forces, it seems quite amazing that such a large-scale
rally went peacefully without any bloodshed.
To commemorate the 50th
anniversary of the historical speech, enjoy reading some of the facts before
and around the scene and seeing some photos of those days.
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