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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.
March 17, 1912
Bayard Rustin Born
Bayard Rustin, chief organizer of the 1963 March on Washington and advocate of nonviolent resistance, was born in West Chester, Pennsylvania.
January 11, 1947
Bayard Rustin Organizes Journey of Reconciliation
Bayard Rustin and other civil rights activists began the Journey of Reconciliation, a precursor to the Freedom Rides.