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The Historic 1963 March on Washington: Multiple Choice
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- 01On what date did the historic march take place?
- 02Who was the President of the United States at the time of the march, who met with its leaders afterward at the White House?
- 03Which of the 'Big Six' civil rights leaders, then chairman of SNCC, gave a fiery speech that was toned down at the last minute?
- 04The momentum from the march is credited with helping to pass which landmark piece of federal legislation in 1964?
- 05Which iconic leader delivered the famous 'I Have a Dream' speech during the March on Washington?
- 06Who was the chief organizer and deputy director of the march, a key strategist who worked largely behind the scenes?
- 07What was the full, official title of the 1963 march?
- 08What is the widely accepted estimate for the number of participants in the March on Washington?
- 09Which of these prominent figures was NOT one of the 'Big Six' leaders who organized the march?
- 10The march's speeches and performances took place on the steps of which major U.S. monument?