March on Washington 1963

The March on Washington occurred on August 28, 1963. Over 250,000 from all across America gathered in Washington that day to show their support for the proposed civil rights bill. The day included performances by musical artists and speeches from famous activists. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his legendary "I Have a Dream" speech that day. The event garnished extensive media attention. These iconic images were broadcasted all around the country and into people’s living rooms on their TVs. The media attention helped progress the civil rights movement.