Civil Rights Movement: March on Washington
John Lewis talks about the events leading up to The March on Washington.
Description
Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) describes the events leading up to the 1963 Civil Rights March on Washington.
Bell Ringer Assignment
- Who were the "Big Six?" What motivated them to march on Washington? What were some of the moral issues that influenced them?
- What was the result of President Kennedy's meeting with the "Big Six?" According to Rep. Lewis, how did the President react to the news of the protest?
- Why do you think Rep. Lewis described the March as "America at its best?" Describe his personal account of the day.
- List the key legislation from 1964 and 1965 that was likely influenced by the March. Why was that legislation significant to Rep. Lewis?
Participants
Vocabulary
- Indigenous People
- Nonviolent Protest
- Petition
- Revolution