John LewisJohn Lewis

“We Must Free Ourselves”“We Must Free Ourselves”

“We march today for jobs and freedom, but we

have nothing to be proud of. For hundreds and thousands of our brothers are not here. They have no

money for transportation, for they are receiving

starvation wages- or no wages at all.”

Civil Rights

history

in relation to john lewis

in relation to his speech

why it is important today

how its effects have carried over today

March on Washington

huge political rally

250,000 attended

80% African American, 20% Caucasian

Most successful movement in American History

Began Washington monument, ended Lincoln Memorial