March On Washington Collection

(1929-1968). American clergyman and reformer. At the March on Washington, 28 August 1963
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. (1929-1968). American clergyman and reformer. At the March on Washington, 28 August 1963

MARCH ON WASHINGTON, 1963. Harry Belafonte, Burt Lancaster, Marlon Brando, Orson Welles, and Charlton Heston arriving in Washington, D.C. for the March on Washington. Photograph by Warren K

MARCH ON WASHINGTON, 1963. Protestors at the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom in Washington, D.C. Photograph by Marion S. Trikosko, 28 August 1963

MARCH ON WASHINGTON, 1963. Young women at the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom in Washington, D.C. Photograph by Marion S. Trikosko, 28 August 1963

CLEVELAND ROBINSON (1914-1995). American labor leader and civil rights activist. On the second floor of the National Headquarters of the March on Washington in Harlem, New York

MARCH ON WASHINGTON, 1963. President John F. Kennedy meeting with civil rights leaders after the March on Washington. Left to right: Willard Wirtz, Floyd McKissick, Mathew Ahmann, Whitney Young

MARCH ON WASHINGTON, 1963. Men singing and playing guitars inside the Lincoln Memorial during the March on Washington in Washington, D.C. Photograph by Warren K. Leffler, 28 August 1963

MARCH ON WASHINGTON, 1963. Union members carrying signs during the March on Washington. Photograph by Marion S. Trikosko, 28 August 1963

MARCH ON WASHINGTON, 1963. Marchers arriving at Union Station for the March on Washington. Photograph by Marion S. Trikosko, 28 August 1963

MARCH ON WASHINGTON, 1963. Marchers with the Medical Committee for Human Rights at the March on Washington. Photograph by Marion S. Trikosko, 28 August 1963

MARCH ON WASHINGTON, 1963. Marchers arriving at the March on Washington. Photograph by Marion S. Trikosko, 28 August 1963

MARCH ON WASHINGTON, 1963. Marchers at the March on Washington. Photograph by Marion S. Trikosko, 28 August 1963

MARCH ON WASHINGTON, 1963. An aerial view of the crowd and the stage at the March on Washington. Photograph by Marion S. Trikosko, 28 August 1963

MARCH ON WASHINGTON, 1963. Demonstrators carrying signs during the March on Washington. Photograph by Marion S. Trikosko, 28 August 1963

MARCH ON WASHINGTON, 1963. An aerial view of demonstrators in the shadow of the Washington Monument during March on Washington. Photograph by Marion S. Trikosko, 28 August 1963

MARCH ON WASHINGTON, 1963. A bus leaving near the Washington Monument, after the March on Washington. Photograph by Marion S. Trikosko, 28 August 1963

MARCH ON WASHINGTON, 1963. Program of events for the March on Washington at the Lincoln Memorial, 1963

MARCH ON WASHINGTON, 1963. Members of the Congress of Racial Equality marching down Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn, New York, en route to Washington, D.C. for the March on Washington

MARCH ON WASHINGTON, 1963. Demnonstrators resting with their feet in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool during the March on Washington. Photograph by Warren K. Leffler, 28 August 1963

MARCH ON WASHINGTON, 1963. A crowd at the March on Washington in Washington, D.C. Photograph by Warren K. Leffler, 28 August 1963

MARCH ON WASHINGTON, 1963. Sammy Davis Jr. arriving at the Lincoln Memorial for the March on Washington. Photograph by Warren K. Leffler, 28 August 1963

MARCH ON WASHINGTON, 1963. Charleton Heston, Julie and Harry Belafonte arriving at the Lincoln Memorial for the March on Washington. Photograph by Warren K. Leffler, 28 August 1963

POOR PEOPLEs MARCH, 1968. Protesters marching on Connecticut Avenue near Lafayette Park in Washington, D. C
POOR PEOPLEs MARCH, 1968. Protesters marching on Connecticut Avenue near Lafayette Park in Washington, D.C. during the Poor Peoples March on Washington, 18 June 1968. Photographed by Warren K. Leffler

Martin Luther King, Jr. Roy Wilkins, and other civil rights leaders surrounded by crowds carrying signs at the March
MARCH ON WASHINGTON, 1963. Martin Luther King, Jr. Roy Wilkins, and other civil rights leaders surrounded by crowds carrying signs at the March on Washington, 28 August 1963

Black and white Civil Rights demonstrators in front of the Lincoln Memorial at the March on Washington
MARCH ON WASHINGTON, 1963. Black and white Civil Rights demonstrators in front of the Lincoln Memorial at the March on Washington. Photographed by Warren Leffler, 28 August 1963

Looking out toward the reflecting pool and Washington Monument at the March on Washington
MARCH ON WASHINGTON, 1963. Looking out toward the reflecting pool and Washington Monument at the March on Washington. Photographed by Warren Leffler, 28 August 1963

Police attempt to keep Civil Rights demonstrators behind a storm fence at the March on Washington, D. C
MARCH ON WASHINGTON, 1963. Police attempt to keep Civil Rights demonstrators behind a storm fence at the March on Washington, D.C. Photographed by Marion Trikosko, 28 August 1963

Participants in the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, 28 August 1963
MARCH ON WASHINGTON. 1963. Participants in the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, 28 August 1963, marching up Constitution Avenue to the Lincoln Memorial

MARCH ON WASHINGTON, 1963. Picketers carrying signs calling for equal rights, integrated schools, and decent housing at the March on Washington, 28 August 1963. Photographed by Warren K. Leffler

A view of crowds gathered on the Mall during the March on Washington, 28 August 1963
MARCH ON WASHINGTON, 1963. A view of crowds gathered on the Mall during the March on Washington, 28 August 1963, beginning in front of the Lincoln Memorial (foreground)

Civil Rights demonstrators behind a storm fence during the March on Washington
MARCH ON WASHINGTON, 1963. Civil Rights demonstrators behind a storm fence during the March on Washington. Photographed by Marion Trikosko, 28 August 1963

American civil rights activist. Attending a news briefing on the Civil Rights March on Washington at the Statler Hotel
BAYARD RUSTIN (1912-1987). American civil rights activist. Attending a news briefing on the Civil Rights March on Washington at the Statler Hotel, 27 August 1963. Photographed by Warren K. Leffler

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The March on Washington, held on August 28, 1963, was a historic event that brought together people from all walks of life to advocate for civil rights and economic opportunities. Led by prominent figures such as Martin Luther King Jr. , this peaceful protest aimed to address the inequalities faced by African Americans in America. Among the thousands who gathered at the Lincoln Memorial were young women, union members, and demonstrators carrying signs with powerful messages demanding justice and freedom. Their presence symbolized unity and determination in their fight against racial discrimination. Inside the Lincoln Memorial, men sang soulful songs while playing guitars, creating an atmosphere filled with hope and resilience. It was a moment where voices harmonized to inspire change. President John F. Kennedy recognized the significance of this march and expressed his support for its cause. His words echoed through history as he addressed the crowd with empathy and understanding. Cleveland Robinson, an influential labor leader and civil rights activist, played a vital role in organizing this monumental event. His dedication paved the way for future generations to continue fighting for equality. As marchers arrived at Union Station before joining the procession towards the National Mall, they carried signs that spoke volumes about their aspirations: "Jobs, " "Freedom, " "Equality. " These simple yet profound messages represented their dreams of a better future. The March on Washington remains etched in our collective memory as a turning point in American history—a testament to courageously standing up against injustice. It served as a catalyst for significant legislative changes like the Civil Rights Act of 1964 which aimed to dismantle systemic racism once and for all. Decades later, we honor those who participated in this pivotal event—those who dared to dream big—and we continue striving towards achieving true equality for all citizens regardless of race or background.