Extras

A behind-the-scenes look at the work of hundreds of volunteers leading up to The March.
Recruitment and Preparation

The March: John Fitzgerald Kennedy
Explore President Kennedy's evolving view of The March.
The March: John Fitzgerald Kennedy

The March: Birmingham in Early 1963
How the March on Washington's roots extend to Birmingham, Alabama.
The March: Birmingham in Early 1963

The Hours Leading up to The March
Marchers descend on Washington and John Lewis speaks out.
The Hours Leading up to The March

The Civil Rights Movement Goes National
How The March was organized and why Washington was picked.
The Civil Rights Movement Goes National
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