The primary purpose of the March on Washington was B. To pressure President Kennedy into keeping his promises about civil rights. The event, which took place on August 28, 1963, aimed to advocate for civil and economic rights for African Americans, and it is famously known for Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech, which highlighted the need for racial equality and justice.
What was the primary purpose of the March on Washington?
A. To publicize actions like the sit-ins
B. To pressure President Kennedy into keeping his promises about civil rights
C. To spread the word about the Emancipation Proclamation
D. To fight against the Ku Klux Klan
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