1963 March on Washington

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:event
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:A._Philip_Randolph
gptkb:Bayard_Rustin
gptkbp:affiliated_with gptkb:Southern_Christian_Leadership_Conference
gptkb:National_Urban_League
gptkb:NAACP
gptkb:Student_Nonviolent_Coordinating_Committee
gptkb:Congress_of_Racial_Equality
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Voting_Rights_Act_of_1965
gptkb:Civil_Rights_Act_of_1964
gptkbp:attendees 250,000 people
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired art and literature
gptkbp:date August 28, 1963
gptkbp:demographics gptkb:University
gptkb:philosopher
gptkb:political_movement
gptkb:celebrities
gptkb:labor_unions
gptkb:Politician
gptkb:African_Americans
gptkb:Native_American_tribe
gptkb:organization
community leaders
religious groups
Hispanics
Asians
whites
gptkbp:government_type increased civil rights legislation
gptkbp:historical_context gptkb:political_movement
gptkbp:historical_significance pivotal moment in U. S. history
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 1963 March on Washington
gptkbp:impact increased awareness of racial inequality
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:Voting_Rights_Act_of_1965
gptkb:Civil_Rights_Act_of_1964
American public opinion
subsequent social movements
gptkbp:inspired future civil rights protests
gptkbp:is_attended_by over 250,000 people
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in gptkb:books
gptkb:annual_events
gptkb:documentaries
gptkb:films
gptkbp:is_featured_in gptkb:Mahalia_Jackson
gptkb:The_Marvelettes
gptkb:The_Vandellas
gptkb:Diana_Ross_and_the_Supremes
gptkb:Marian_Anderson
gptkb:The_Angels
gptkb:The_Cookies
gptkb:The_Crystals
gptkb:The_Dixie_Cups
gptkb:The_Drifters
gptkb:The_Four_Tops
gptkb:The_Jackson_5
gptkb:The_Platters
gptkb:The_Ronettes
gptkb:The_Shirelles
gptkb:The_Supremes
gptkb:The_Temptations
gptkb:Bob_Dylan
gptkb:Peter,_Paul_and_Mary
gptkb:The_Chiffons
gptkb:The_Chantels
gptkb:Joan_Baez
gptkb:The_Impressions
gptkb:Odetta
gptkb:The_Freedom_Singers
gptkb:The_Staple_Singers
gptkbp:is_organized_by gptkb:A._Philip_Randolph
gptkbp:is_recognized_by gptkb:U._S._Congress
presidents
gptkbp:is_supported_by gptkb:Martin_Luther_King_Jr.
gptkbp:legacy symbol of unity and strength
gptkbp:location gptkb:Washington,_D._C.
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive
gptkbp:notable_performers gptkb:Mahalia_Jackson
gptkb:John_Lewis
gptkb:Daisy_Bates
gptkb:A._Philip_Randolph
gptkb:Bayard_Rustin
gptkbp:notable_quote gptkb:I_Have_a_Dream
gptkbp:organizer gptkb:A._Philip_Randolph
gptkbp:purpose civil rights
advocate for civil rights
gptkbp:resulted_in greater federal support for civil rights legislation
gptkbp:significance landmark event in the American civil rights movement
advocating for jobs and freedom