What Was the March on Washington? - (What Was?) by Kathleen Krull & Who Hq (Paperback)

About the Book

"On August 28, 1963, more than 200,000 people gathered in Washington, DC, to demand equal rights for all races. It was there that Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech, and it was this peaceful protest that spurred the momentous civil rights laws of the mid-1960s."--Provided by publisher.

Book Synopsis

On August 28, 1963, more than 200,000 people gathered in Washington, DC, to demand equal rights for all races. It was there that Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech, and it was this peaceful protest that spurred the momentous civil rights laws of the mid-1960s. With black-and-white artwork throughout and sixteen pages of photographs, the March is brought to life!

About the Author

Kathleen Krull is well known for her innovative, award-winning nonfiction for young readers, which includes the successful Lives of... series.