The March - 1963 Reel 1 · Part 1

Description

This film takes the viewer behind the planning and mounting of the Civil Rights March on Washington in August, 1963. The scenes reflect the idealistic passion of both black and white organizers and marchers, and the difficulties in planning such a large-scale event. The footage culminates with scenes at the Lincoln Memorial and Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech. The film was prefaced with an introduction by Carl Rowan and directed by James Blue.

Collection

Records of the U.S. Information Agency

Series

Moving Images Relating to U.S. Domestic and International Activities