Records Related to Commemorative Celebrations, ca. 1984 - 1993

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Records Related to Commemorative Celebrations, ca. 1984 - 1993

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This series consists of files pertaining to commemorative celebrations primarily of the March on Washington. It includes information about planning, attendees, and media coverage.

1 linear foot, 4 linear inches

National Archives at Atlanta

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SNAC Resource ID: 11613053

National Archives at Atlanta

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March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom (1963 : Washington, D.C.)

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King, Martin Luther, Jr., 1929-1968

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Martin Luther King, Jr. (b. January 15, 1929, Atlanta, Georgia –d. April 4, 1968, Memphis, Tennessee) was an American Baptist minister and activist who was a leader in the Civil Rights Movement. He is best known for his role in the advancement of civil rights using nonviolent civil disobedience. King helped to organize the 1963 March on Washington, where he delivered his famous "I Have a Dream" speech. In 1964, King received the Nobel Peace Prize and in 1965, he helped to organize the Selma to M...