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Program, March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom

Object Details

Description
August 28, 1963, was a day of speeches, songs, prayers, and protest on the National Mall. Organized by civil rights activists and supported by labor unions and religious organizations an estimated 250,000 people gathered together to petition for racial equality.
This program lists the speakers and order of events at the Lincoln Memorial on that memorable day.
Gift of Walter Fauntroy
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
referenced
King, Jr., Martin Luther
Wilkins, Roy
Fauntroy, Walter
Lewis, John
date made
1963
associated date
1963 08 28
Credit Line
Reverend Walter Fauntroy
Physical Description
paper (overall material)
white, black (overall color)
Measurements
overall, closed: 8 1/2 in x 5 1/2 in; 21.59 cm x 13.97 cm
Object Name
Program
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