On March 18th, 1963, 250,000 people assembled on the lawn of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. in what has been billed by many as, the single most important event in the 20th century. Performances by Odetta, Joan Baez & Marian Anderson set the stage for speeches by A. Philip Randolph & Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s famous “I Have A Dream” Speech. Table Of Contents: (1) The March On Washington (1963) – The 1963 March on Washington civil rights rally was one of the greatest events in American history and will forever be etched into the American consciousness. This extraordinary film begins by documenting the preparations for the massive march, including food, sign building, and transportation. Next, crowds of people are seen marching towards the final destination, the Lincoln Memorial. The performances and speeches begin. This film is a priceless piece of history and can also be utilized as a fantastic teaching tool or student visual aide.
Included Films:
The March
The March
Produced: 1963
Length: 26 Minutes
On March 18th, 1963, 250,000 people assembled on the lawn of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. in what has been billed by many as, the single most important event in the 20th century. Performances by Odetta, Joan Baez & Marian Anderson set the stage for speeches by A. Philip Randolph & Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s famous “I Have A Dream” Speech. Table Of Contents: (1) The March On Washington (1963) – The 1963 March on Washington civil rights rally was one of the greatest events in American history and will forever be etched into the American consciousness. This extraordinary film begins by documenting the preparations for the massive march, including food, sign building, and transportation. Next, crowds of people are seen marching towards the final destination, the Lincoln Memorial. The performances and speeches begin. This film is a priceless piece of history and can also be utilized as a fantastic teaching tool or student visual aide.



