March On Washington Map
The march on washington for jobs and freedom the march on washington or the great march on washington was held in washington d c.
March on washington map. Route time map for january 18 share on facebook. Indicated on the map are an assembly area at the washington monument the line of march down constitution ave to the lincoln memorial. Developed by timothy rasinski and featuring time content this high interest book includes essential text features like an index captions glossary and table of contents. Demonstrators marching in the street during the march on washington 1963 photo by marion s.
The event focused on employment discrimination civil rights abuses against african americans latinos and other disenfranchised groups and support. The purpose of the march was to advocate for the civil and economic rights of african americans. Go to main menu. March on washington august 28 1963 brings this historic day to life and highlights the critical details of the march and explores its aftermath and effects.
On wednesday august 28 1963. An estimated 250 000 people attended the march on washington for jobs and freedom on august 28 1963 arriving in washington d c. Also shows the locations of the reflection pool white house and the u s capitol. At the march martin luther king jr standing in front of the lincoln memorial delivered his historic i have a dream speech in which he called for an end to racism.
This is our small way to channel energy into sustained organizing to bring about the new world we so. Women s marchers across the country are sharing information with their networks as a means to contribute meaningful conversation. The women s march is proud to support the movement for black lives in their call to defundpolice. Heavy women s march washington d c.
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Indicated on the map are an assembly area at the washington monument the line of march down constitution ave to the lincoln memorial. Find local businesses view maps and get driving directions in google maps. Some half million participants descended on the national capital heard speeches by eugene. Defunding the police is a feminist issue because black poor immigrant and undocumented women are disproportionately targeted abused and murdered by police.