March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom

The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom took place on August 28, 1963, and was a pivotal event in the American civil rights movement. Around 250,000 people gathered in Washington, D.C., advocating for racial equality, economic justice, and fair employment opportunities. The march is famously remembered for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech, which called for an end to racism and the fulfillment of American ideals of freedom and justice. This landmark event helped raise national awareness of civil rights issues and contributed to significant legislative changes, including the Civil Rights Act of 1964.