The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom took place on August 28, 1963. It was a historic event in the Civil Rights Movement, where over 250,000 people gathered in Washington, D.C. to advocate for racial equality, economic justice, and civil rights.

The march is most famous for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s iconic “I Have a Dream” speech, which he delivered from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. The event was instrumental in raising national awareness about the need for civil rights legislation, and it helped pave the way for the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

The march also addressed economic inequality and called for jobs and better working conditions for Black Americans. It remains one of the most significant moments in American history, symbolizing the fight for justice and equality.