Washington March, 1963 Flashcards
What was the March on Washington in 1963?
The March on Washington was the largest political protest in US history to campaign for the civil and economic rights of African Americans. The full name of the event was the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.
When did the March on Washington take place?
The March on Washington was on 28th August, 1963.
Who organised the March on Washington?
❖NAACP. ❖CORE. ❖SCLC. ❖American Jewish Congress. ❖SNCC.
Who took part in the March on Washington? How many were White?
Estimates put the number of people who took part in the March on Washington at 250,000. Around 50,000 of them were white.
Why was the March on Washington organised?
❖The civil rights movement wanted to build on the momentum created by Project C (The Birmingham Campaign) in Birmingham, Alabama.
❖The KKK’s opposition to the civil rights movement had grown so African Americans and civil right activists faced increasing danger.
❖Despite President Kennedy publicly supporting civil rights and a civil rights bill, nothing had been passed by the government, so they wanted to increase pressure on the government to make changes.
What famous speech was presented at the end of the Washington March?
There were speeches and music, and Martin Luther King gave the closing speech called ‘I have a dream’.
What did Malcolm X believe about the March on Washington?
Malcolm X called the march, ‘the farce on Washington’
What Act happened as a result of the March on Washington?
Civil Rights Act of 1964
How did the KKK react to the Washington March?
16th Street Baptist Church bombing in Birmingham, Alabama
What records did the Washington March break?
It was the largest political protest in US history
Which famous celebrities were involved in the Washington March?
Famous high-profile people such as singer Bob Dylan and actor Marlon Brando were visibly involved
