Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial (U.S. National Park Service)
Located in downtown Washington, DC, the memorial honors Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy and the struggle for freedom, equality, and justice. A prominent leader in the modern civil rights …
March on Washington ‑ Date, Facts & Significance | HISTORY
Oct 29, 2009 · The event aimed to draw attention to continuing challenges and inequalities faced by African Americans and was also where Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his “I Have a …
March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom | The Martin Luther King, Jr ...
On 28 August 1963, more than 200,000 demonstrators took part in the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom in the nation’s capital. The march was successful in pressuring the …
The 1963 March on Washington - NAACP
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., delivered this iconic 'I Have a Dream' speech at the March on Washington on August 28, 1963. See entire text of King's speech below. I am happy to join …
March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom - Wikipedia
The most notable speech came from the final speaker, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., standing in front of the Lincoln Memorial, as he delivered his historic "I Have a Dream" speech in which he …
Building the Memorial - Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial (U.S.
King's memorial is the first to honor an African American individual on the National Mall. The space is a place to contemplate Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy: a non-violent philosophy …
District of Columbia: Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial - NPS
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, a unit of the National Park System, is located at the intersection of West Basin Dr. and Independence Ave. in Washington, DC. The memorial is …
The 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom | PBS
Jul 12, 2023 · The Civil Rights Movement discovers the power of mass demonstrations as the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. emerges as its most visible leader. Some demonstrations …
Making the March on Washington, August 28, 1963
Aug 27, 2020 · As the largest protest of its time and the stage for Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “I Have A Dream” speech, the March on Washington is remembered now as a landmark moment in …
Visiting the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial in Washington, DC
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was one of the most prominent leaders of the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s, becoming an iconic figure through his incredible speeches and his use of …