Describe the purpose of the March on Washington? (2 points)
to spread the word about the Emancipation Proclamation
to fight against the violent actions of the Ku Klux Klan
to publicize actions such as the Freedom Riders, sit-ins, and other protests
to pressure President Kennedy into keeping his promises about civil rights
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The purpose of the March on Washington was to publicize actions such as the Freedom Riders, sit-ins, and other protests, as well as to pressure President Kennedy into keeping his promises about civil rights. It was also meant to bring attention to the ongoing struggle for racial equality and justice in the United States.
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