The March.

The March on Washington was one of the biggest non-violent protests in American History led by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Leading up to the march many events took place to make African Americans feel like they needed a national march in the streets of Washington D.C, including the Birmingham movement. Bull Conor was determined the Civil Rights movement would not reach Birmingham. He used law enforcement officers with vicious dogs, and arrested anyone he could that was apart of this movement. The Governor also would not let blacks into the University of Alabama.

After many events took place, the Kennedy Administration knew they needed to do something to stop the horrible acts against blacks. They were tired of all the riots, and knew they needed to pass a bill to permanently end segregation. In a speech Kennedy said "America has no race".

Martin Luther King and a group of black men decided they were going to have a march. They got Kennedys support and met with him. The first meeting was held in New York where all five men leading the march gathered to plan and stage the event. The five men leading were Whiney Young, John Lewis, James Farmer, Randolph, and Martin Luther King Jr. After the first meeting, is when Kennedy invited them to the white house to propose their idea. After Kennedy spoke with the men, he knew there was no stopping them, so he gave his support and joined the march. He was fearful that it may get violent, but he knew it had to be done.

The March on Washongton

On the day of the march people traveled from all over the United States. Groups had busses leaving in the middle of the night so that they would arrive in time to protest. Studios, and broadway shut down in New York City so that famous singers and actors could attend the march. Throughout the morning 100 busses and hour arrived in Washington DC to participate. There were performances happening all over the streets throughout the day. People lined the streets both black and white, in support of the movement. The protest never became violent and it was enjoyable for everyone.

Martin Luther King spoke many times during the course of the march, but his most famous speech was the I Have A Dream Speech. This was a major turning point in history. This speech influenced so many peoples opinions on the issue and helped gain support from many Americans. He made a true impact on black lives today with the words he spoke at the March on Washington.