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Nation Marks 50th Anniversary of March on Washington

HeadlineAug 28, 2013

The nation is commemorating today’s 50th anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his famous speech, “I Have a Dream.” President Obama will mark the anniversary with a speech today from the same spot as King at the Lincoln Memorial on the National Mall. Several African-American leaders will also deliver remarks along with other guests, including former Presidents Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter.

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