The Civil Rights March In Washington D.C. (1963 Original Black & White Film)

**Step back into August 1963 and experience *The March In Washington*, a powerful film documenting the Civil Rights March in Washington, D.C.**

The film captures the poignant moments of the historic march, showcasing scenes of people walking, gathering on the National Mall, and singing together in unity. At the Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument, crowds march with signs advocating for civil rights, equality, and voting rights, including notable slogans like "All D.C. Wants to Vote! Home Rule for D.C." and "Woodstock Catholic Seminary for Equal Rights." The film also features folk singer Joan Baez performing and the iconic speech by Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. as the crowd sways and sings the spiritual "We Shall Overcome." This film stands as a moving testament to the power of peaceful protest and the struggle for civil rights.

Source: National Archives. (1963). *The March In Washington*. [Video] Retrieved from the National Archives Catalog, https://catalog.archives.gov/id/49737