A History of Marches on Washington

This video originally aired on Saturday, August 27, 2011.

About This Video

Lucy Barber, author of Marching on Washington, talked about the history of some of the largest marches on Washington, including the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, which happened on August 28, 1963 and the role of marches, how they've changed over time, and their effectiveness.

Keywords

History & Society, History, Activism, Protest, Policy

Related Subjects/Topics

  • U.S. History
  • Civil Liberties
  • Civil Rights

Speakers

  • Author of Marching on Washington Lucy Barber