CLEAN : DC congresswoman remembers

The transcript discusses the historical context and key figures involved in a significant March on Washington. It highlights the inevitability of change, the need for remedies, and the challenges faced by the movement. Despite resistance, the movement's nonviolent approach had a profound impact, drawing large crowds and reflecting on the government's role in change.

Who were some of the notable figures mentioned as being present at the March on Washington?

• John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson, Richard Nixon

• Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, Rosa Parks

• Harriet Tubman, Sojourner Truth, Frederick Douglass

• Shirley Chisholm, Caretta Scott King, Eleanor Holmes Norton

What was the primary reason for organizing the March on Washington according to the speaker?

• To protest against the Vietnam War

• To celebrate a historical event

• To demand remedies and change from the nation's capital

• To support a political candidate

What was the Kennedy administration's main concern regarding the March on Washington?

• The potential for violence

• The lack of media coverage

• The possibility of low attendance

• The high cost of organizing the event

How did the movement prepare for the March on Washington?

• By organizing violent protests

• By collaborating with the government

• Through ten years of passive nonviolent resistance

• By seeking international support

What does the speaker reflect on regarding the government officials during the March?

• They were actively participating in the march

• They were absent in efforts to change things

• They were leading the march

• They were providing financial support