The March On Washington Flashcards

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March on Washington

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28th August 1963. Washington was chosen because it was the capital meaning the whitehouse and congress were there. Peaceful and good-humoured atmosphere.

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Mix of black and white people on march

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250,000 in total of which 40,000 were white

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Kings speech

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Gained more support for civil rights, many people began to see him as the the leader of the movement

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Historical impact of the march

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Largest political gathering in US history
Broadcast on global TV

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What was the content of the march

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It began with the national anthem and a prayer. Civil rights activists made speeches, ending in a speech by Martin Luther King

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Significant quotes from MLK speech 1

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“This nation will…live out the true meaning of it’s creed”

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Significance of march on Washington

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  • 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
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Significant quotes from MLK speech 2

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“I have a dream that my four little children will not be judged by the colour of their skin”

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Significant quotes from MLK speech 3

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“Sons of former slaves and the sons of former slave owners will be able to sit down together.

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