The March in Washington
8/1963
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This film includes scenes from the March on Washington in August 1963. Footage includes people walking up the sidewalk, gathering on the Washington Mall, standing, and singing.
At the Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monuments, crowds gather and people march with signs, and many men wearing United Auto Worker hats. People are seen gathering at the speakers' podium, including men with guitars. Crowds form outside the White House with a sign reading "The Catholic University of America." Many other signs are shown, including those that read "All D.C. Wants to Vote! Home Rule for D.C.," "Alpha Phi Alpha," and "Woodstock Catholic Seminary for Equal Rights."
At the Lincoln Memorial, crowds gather around the reflecting pool, and people are shown singing and clapping at the speakers' platform as folk singer Joan Baez performs. Close-ups depict several people in the crowd with bowed heads. Speakers at the podium include Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., and the crowd is seen swaying and holding hands as the spiritual "We Shall Overcome" is sung.
You can also watch this video in our main National Archives online catalog.
At the Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monuments, crowds gather and people march with signs, and many men wearing United Auto Worker hats. People are seen gathering at the speakers' podium, including men with guitars. Crowds form outside the White House with a sign reading "The Catholic University of America." Many other signs are shown, including those that read "All D.C. Wants to Vote! Home Rule for D.C.," "Alpha Phi Alpha," and "Woodstock Catholic Seminary for Equal Rights."
At the Lincoln Memorial, crowds gather around the reflecting pool, and people are shown singing and clapping at the speakers' platform as folk singer Joan Baez performs. Close-ups depict several people in the crowd with bowed heads. Speakers at the podium include Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., and the crowd is seen swaying and holding hands as the spiritual "We Shall Overcome" is sung.
You can also watch this video in our main National Archives online catalog.
This primary source comes from the Records of the U.S. Information Agency.
National Archives Identifier: 49737
Full Citation: Motion Picture 306.3394; The March in Washington; 8/1963; Moving Images Relating to U.S. Domestic and International Activities, 1982 - 1999; Records of the U.S. Information Agency, Record Group 306; National Archives at College Park, College Park, MD. [Online Version, https://docsteach.org/documents/document/the-march-on-washington, May 5, 2024]Rights: Copyright Not Evaluated Learn more on our privacy and legal page.