The March On Washington Flashcards
March on Washington
28th August 1963. Washington was chosen because it was the capital meaning the whitehouse and congress were there. Peaceful and good-humoured atmosphere.
Mix of black and white people on march
250,000 in total of which 40,000 were white
Kings speech
Gained more support for civil rights, many people began to see him as the the leader of the movement
Historical impact of the march
Largest political gathering in US history
Broadcast on global TV
What was the content of the march
It began with the national anthem and a prayer. Civil rights activists made speeches, ending in a speech by Martin Luther King
Significant quotes from MLK speech 1
“This nation will…live out the true meaning of it’s creed”
Significance of march on Washington
- Images of Birmingham inspired more white people to join black people on the march.
- the size of the crowd
- the global politics
- kings speech
- black and whites protesting together
Significant quotes from MLK speech 2
“I have a dream that my four little children will not be judged by the colour of their skin”
Significant quotes from MLK speech 3
“Sons of former slaves and the sons of former slave owners will be able to sit down together.