The primary purpose of the March on Washington, which took place on August 28, 1963, was D) to pressure President Kennedy into keeping his promises about civil rights. The march aimed to advocate for civil and economic rights for African Americans, with the most famous moment being Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech. While the march did also serve to raise awareness of various civil rights actions and issues (related to option C), the main goal was to influence government policy and support for civil rights legislation.
what was the purpose of the
March on Washington?
A) to spread the word about the Emancipation Proclamation
B) to fight against the violent actions of the KKK
C) to publicize actions such as the Freedom Riders, sit-ins and
other protests
D) to pressure President Kennedy into keeping his promises
about civil rights
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