President Barack Obama will help retain history next week by re-creating the memorable and iconic march on Washington for Jobs and Freedom in Washington, DC in celebration of its 50th anniversary.
Much like civil rights icon Martin Luther King, Jr. did 50 years ago, President Obama will address the nation on August 28. The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, which took place Aug. 28, 1963, brought hundreds of thousands to the National Mall to call for integration and economic equality, it’s where Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his famous “I Have a Dream” speech.
According to reports, the march will be re-created Aug. 28 on the Mall, where President Obama will address the nation from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. Colleges and universities are working to honor the anniversary as well, with community service, smaller re-enactments, lectures and academic debates.
Howard University in Washington will also host a special chapel service with the Southern Christian Leadership Conference and hold a service day when incoming freshman will perform community service across the city. The university will premiere a documentary on the civil rights movement and host a question-and-answer session with the film’s producer, Andrew Young, a former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations and a Howard alumnus. (USA Today)The March on Washington is most recognized for Martin Luther King delivering his iconic “I Have A Dream” speech.
