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August 28, 1963

March on Washington

Over 250,000 people gathered at the Lincoln Memorial for the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, where Dr. King delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech.

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March 18, 1941

A. Philip Randolph Plans March on Washington Movement

A. Philip Randolph planned the March on Washington Movement to demand fair employment.

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September 1940

March on Washington Planned

A. Philip Randolph first proposed a march on Washington to protest discrimination in defense industries.

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April 15, 1889

A. Philip Randolph Born

A. Philip Randolph, labor leader and organizer of the March on Washington, was born in Crescent City, Florida.

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