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8/28/2013

Topic Reading-Vol.504-8/28/2013

Dear MEL School’s Topic Readers,
Things you may not know about the 1963 March on Washington.
Today a half century ago at the steps of the Lincoln Memorial during “the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom”, this one of the most famous and influential speeches was addressed by American activist Martin Luther King, Jr., asking for equal rights for all.
The event took place in the nation’s capital at a larger than ever attendance of 250,000 civil right supporters. Considering the situations going on in the streets of Egypt between the supporters of the former democratically elected president and publically supported (?) military forces, it seems quite amazing that such a large-scale rally went peacefully without any bloodshed.
To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the historical speech, enjoy reading some of the facts before and around the scene and seeing some photos of those days.

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