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Why did 200,000 Americans gather in Washington, D. C., on August 28, 1963?

A to attend a political rally known as the March on Washington for Jobs and

Freedom

B

to hear a speech by A. Philip Randolph, president of the Brotherhood of

Sleeping Car Porters

С to listen to a debate between the National Association for the Advancement

of Colored People and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference

to hear a speech delivered by President Franklin D. Roosevelt

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Joselyn Odom

4 March, 14:58

1

Why did 200,000 Americans gather in Washington, D. C., on August 28, 1963?

A to attend a political rally known as the March on Washington for Jobs and

Freedom

B

to hear a speech by A. Philip Randolph, president of the Brotherhood of

Sleeping Car Porters

С to listen to a debate between the National Association for the Advancement

of Colored People and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference

to hear a speech delivered by President Franklin D. Roosevelt

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Alina Chung · Answer 1

С to listen to a debate between the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference

to hear a speech delivered by President Franklin D. Roosevelt

Explanation:

The March on Washington was a massive protest march that occurred in August 1963, when some 250,000 people gathered in front of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D. C. Also known as the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, the event aimed to draw attention to continuing challenges and inequalities

Finley Murphy · Answer 2

The March on Washington was a big protest march that occurred in August 1963. Around 250,000 people gathered in front of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D. C. also known as the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. The event aimed to draw attention to the continuing challenges and inequalities.