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The March on Washington
Martin Luther King the Day After the March on Washington

  By Ben Nussbaum • August 27, 2013 Uncategorized
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Martin Luther King Jr. on the day after his now famous "I Have a Dream" speech and the March on Washington. Continue reading

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Janice Ferebee on Her Father’s Union Pride

  By Witnify • August 27, 2013 Uncategorized
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Janice Ferebee describes her father's experiences of the March as a proud union member. Continue reading

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Janice Ferebee’s Parents Told Her ‘What This March Was About’

  By Witnify • August 27, 2013 Uncategorized
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Janice Ferebee's father attended the March with other members of his union. She remembers helping him get ready and the message he gave her about the March. Continue reading

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Clarence Jones
Clarence Jones on the Majesty of MLK

  By Witnify • August 27, 2013 Uncategorized
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Clarence Jones, who helped write the "I Have a Dream" speech, discusses the majesty of Martin Luther King Jr.'s voice. Continue reading

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Diane McDougall: A Young Girl’s Experience At the March

  By Witnify • August 27, 2013 Uncategorized
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Diane McDougall attended with her father as a young girl and recalls her memories of the March.
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Larry Rubin on Bayard Rustin’s Influence

  By Witnify • August 27, 2013 Uncategorized
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Larry Rubin, a member of SNCC (Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee), describes Bayard Rustin’s influence on the March on Washington. Continue reading

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March Organizer Describes His Interactions with Dr. King

  By Witnify • August 27, 2013 Uncategorized
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Courtland Cox, founding member of SNCC, talks about the impact of speech and the perseverance of Dr. King's message. Continue reading

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Peter Yarrow
Peter Yarrow Sings ‘Blowin’ in the Wind’

  By Witnify • August 27, 2013 Uncategorized
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Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary, sings Blowin' in the Wind, a song he performed at the March. Continue reading

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Clayborne Carson: The Impact of John Lewis’ Speech

  By Witnify • August 27, 2013 Uncategorized
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Dr. Carson discusses how John Lewis' speech resonated with him at the March. Continue reading

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Bruce Hartford: His Emotional Arrival by Bus

  By Witnify • August 27, 2013 Uncategorized
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Bruce Hartford describes his emotional response to the sight of supporters along bus route. Continue reading

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