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title: "The March on Washington — Profile & Key Facts"
description: "The March on Washington was a 1963 civil rights rally where Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his iconic 'I Have a Dream' speech to over 250,000 people."
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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

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- A massive civil rights rally held in 1963, where Martin Luther King Jr.
- delivered his 'I Have a Dream' speech.
- What was the purpose of the March on Washington?
- How many people attended the March on Washington?
- What was the significance of King's speech at the march?

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