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March On Washington Dbq Outline

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The March on Washington took place on August 28, 1963, and was one of the largest civil rights rallies in US history. The March was one of the most famous examples of nonviolent massed direct action. The famous “I Have a Dream” speech was also given at this march. The March on Washington brought together many different civil rights groups, religious organizations, and labor unions. Not all civil rights activists were in favor of the march. Bayard Rustin, one of the main organizers of the march, was concerned that it would turn violent and damage the reputation of the Civil Rights Movement. There were other activists who believed in militant protestation, like Malcolm X, who helped popularize the Black Power Movement, ridiculed the March on
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