Compare and contrast the 1963 March on Washington to A. Philip Randolph's 1941 March to Washington

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Steve Herrera

15 March, 07:26

Compare and contrast the 1963 March on Washington to A. Philip Randolph's 1941 March to Washington

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Harrison Melendez · Answer 1

Compare: They both were fighting to gain and improve rights for African Americans

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1863:

The purpose of the march was to advocate for the civil and economic rights of African Americans.

1941:

This march was designed to pressure the U. S. government into desegregating the armed forces and providing fair working opportunities for African Americans.