The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom

The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom was a pivotal 1963 civil rights event where approximately 250,000 people gathered in Washington, D.C. It aimed to highlight the struggles for racial equality, economic justice, and fair employment opportunities. The march is best known for Martin Luther King Jr.'s historic “I Have a Dream” speech, which called for racial harmony and justice. It amplified the demand for civil rights laws, an end to racial discrimination, and improved economic conditions for African Americans. The event significantly contributed to the momentum for legislative change, including the Civil Rights Act of 1964.