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One of the most powerful events of the civil rights movement took place on August 28, 1963, when 250,000 people attended the “March on Washington” to demand equal rights for all Americans. Martin Luther King’s “I have a Dream” speech electrified Americans at the demonstration and is still quoted today. Research the March on Washington in August, 1963. Then imagine that you are a radio commentator. Write a news broadcast describing the march and some of the speeches, including the “I Have a Dream” speech. |
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March on Washington
Explore this site to learn about the march. Be sure to read the article titled “Where Are They Now” to learn about the civil rights leaders who spoke and “We Stood Up at the March: A Memoir” for a first hand account of the event.
Web site by: The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies |
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Papers Project
This Web site has a transcript of the “I Have a Dream” speech as well as background information about King and his work.
Web site by: Stanford University |
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A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum
Learn about A. Philip Randolph, one of the organizers of the March on Washington on August 28th, 1963.
Web site by A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum |
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Audio Resources |
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Great Speeches
Click on the Real Audio link to play an excerpt of King’s speech, “I Have a Dream”.
Web site by: Chicago Law Network |
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Video Resources |
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“I Have a Dream”
Read the transcript of M.L.K’s speech at the March on Washington.
Web site by U.S. Department of State |
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