The March

In FYS today we watched The March, which was based around The Walk on Washington but still focused on key aspects that involved segregation. In 1963 Bull Connor, who was chief in Birmingham, had his heart set on stopping MLK from ending segregation. MLK's campaign to end segregation led many to fear of being thrown in jails or abused, so King put himself on the line and was sent to jail. Luckily, young teenagers showed no fear and continued on in their search for freedom. A. Philip Randolph helped to conduct the March on Washington, ang got the OK from president Roosevelt to do so. May events led up to the March, JFK was elected, Medgar Evers was assassinated, and 2 black students were denied enrollment into the University of Alabama. On June 11, 1963 JFK saw the need for immediate action and proposed a new bill to end race and segregation. On July 2, 1963 King, and any others at the head of the March met in New York to plan for August to begin The March. August 28, 1963 is when The March occurred, banners were put on buses, people filled D.C. with chants and clapping and walked all over. By 9:30am 40,000 people had arrived, and by 10:30 100 buses an hour were scheduled to arrive, filled with people. King gave his famous " I have a dream" speech, after the leaders of The March made their way to the White House and Kennedy told them they did a good job.