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The March on Washington
Andrew Courtney: ‘For Me It’s a Memory Moment’

  By Witnify • October 24, 2013 Uncategorized
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Andrew Courtney describes his trip to Washington to attend the March on Washington and how it became a turning point in his life. Continue reading

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Virginia Richardson: ‘Every Word He Said I Believe so Firmly’

  By Witnify • October 24, 2013 Uncategorized
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Virginia Richardson discusses how she was able to attend the March and what she remembers from that day. Continue reading

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John Murphy: ‘It Was for Jobs and Freedom, It Wasn’t Just About Civil Rights’

  By Witnify • October 24, 2013 Uncategorized
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John Murphy discusses the importance of the labor movement at the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. Continue reading

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Herb Gaskins: ‘Really Something to Listen To, It Gave You Goosebumps’

  By Witnify • October 17, 2013 Uncategorized
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Herb Gaskins recalls what he did during the March on Washington and explains how the legacy of the March has lived on. Continue reading

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Odie Gibbs: ‘It Made You Think About a Lot of People Who Were Less Fortunate Than You’

  By Witnify • October 17, 2013 Uncategorized
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Odie Gibbs reflects on how the March on Washington changed her view of other people around the country. Continue reading

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Gary Grant: ‘Where Ever You Stood You Didn’t See Earth, You Just Saw People’

  By Witnify • October 17, 2013 Uncategorized
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Gary Grant traveled to the March on Washington by bus from Newark, New Jersey. He discusses why he came to the March and what it was like to be in the crowd and hear Dr. King speak. Continue reading

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Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton Remembers Bayard Rustin

  By Witnify • October 2, 2013 Uncategorized
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Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes discusses working with Bayard Rustin and her admiration for him. Continue reading

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Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton on Music At the March

  By Witnify • October 2, 2013 Uncategorized
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Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton recalls the music of the March on Washington and how it changed the atmosphere of the gathering. Continue reading

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Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton on the Size of the Crowd At the March

  By Witnify • October 2, 2013 Uncategorized
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Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton discusses her involvement in The March on Washington and recalls the size of the crowd that day. Continue reading

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Peter Yarrow: ‘Ordinary People Saying I Have a Place in This Country’

  By Witnify • September 23, 2013 Uncategorized
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Peter Yarrow, of Peter, Paul and Mary, discusses how the March on Washington was a prelude to today's movements for change. Continue reading

Tagged   1960s, Best of the March on Washington, Civil Rights, Justice, Peter Yarrow, Politics and History, Protest, The March on Washington
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