This key facts covers March on Washington (August 1963) within Birmingham 1963 for GCSE History. Revise Birmingham 1963 in America 1920-1973 for GCSE History with 10 exam-style questions and 3 flashcards. This topic shows up very often in GCSE exams, so students should be able to explain it clearly, not just recognise the term. It is section 5 of 14 in this topic. Use this key facts to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.
Topic position
Section 5 of 14
Practice
10 questions
Recall
3 flashcards
🏛️ March on Washington (August 1963)
| Attendance | 250,000 people — largest protest in US history at time |
| Location | Lincoln Memorial, Washington DC |
| King's speech | "I Have a Dream" — broadcast live on television |
| Significance | Showed massive support for Civil Rights; kept pressure on Congress |
"I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character."
— Martin Luther King Jr, March on Washington, August 1963