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Thousands Mark 60th Anniversary Of March On Washington On National Mall
1 year, 3 months ago

Thousands Mark 60th Anniversary Of March On Washington On National Mall

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People participate in the 60th anniversary of the civil rights March on Washington at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC, on August 26, 2023. But the things we were asking for and needing, we still need them today.” Bernice King, the daughter of Martin Luther King, Jr., speaks during an interview with The Associated Press at the Martin Luther King, …

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Thousands converge on National Mall to mark the March on Washington’s 60th anniversary
1 year, 3 months ago

Thousands converge on National Mall to mark the March on Washington’s 60th anniversary

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Thousands converged Saturday on the National Mall for the 60th anniversary of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s March on Washington, saying a country that remains riven by racial inequality has yet to fulfill his dream. Martin Luther King, Jr., roused marchers with remarks delivered from the same spot her grandfather gave the “I Have A Dream” speech sixty …

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Thousands march to mark the 60th anniversary of MLK's 'I Have a Dream' speech
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Thousands march to mark the 60th anniversary of MLK's 'I Have a Dream' speech

NPR  

Thousands march to mark the 60th anniversary of MLK's 'I Have a Dream' speech Enlarge this image toggle caption Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images Six decades ago, an estimated 250,000 people gathered at the Lincoln Memorial for the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom in the nation's capital. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I have …

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Thousands gather on National Mall to mark the March on Washington’s 60th anniversary
1 year, 3 months ago

Thousands gather on National Mall to mark the March on Washington’s 60th anniversary

LA Times  

A person holds an image of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. during the 60th anniversary observance of the March on Washington at the Lincoln Memorial on Saturday. Martin Luther King Jr.’s March on Washington, with a message that a country that remains riven by racial inequality has yet to fulfill his dream. Yolanda King, the late civil rights icon’s …

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MLK’s dream for America is one of the stars of the 60th anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington
1 year, 4 months ago

MLK’s dream for America is one of the stars of the 60th anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The last part of the speech took less time to deliver than it takes to boil an egg, but “I Have A Dream” is one of American history’s most famous orations and most inspiring. They didn’t give him but nine minutes and he was trying to write a nine-minute speech.” A King biographer, Jonathan Eig, said King hit …

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At March on Washington’s 60th anniversary, leaders seek energy of original movement for civil rights
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At March on Washington’s 60th anniversary, leaders seek energy of original movement for civil rights

Associated Press  

Sixty years ago, Andrew Young and his staff had just emerged from an exhausting campaign against racial segregation in Birmingham, Alabama. Martin Luther King, Jr. acknowledges the crowd outside the Lincoln Memorial for his “I Have a Dream” speech during the March on Washington on Aug. 28, 1963. Martin Luther King Jr., acknowledges the crowd gathered for the Civil Rights …

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