Title: The March on Washington : jobs, freedom, and the forgotten history of civil rights /
Authors: Jones, William Powell, 1970-
Year: 2013
Subjects: African Americans Civil rights History; Civil rights demonstrations Washington (D.C.) History; Civil rights movements United States History
Abstract: A history professor describes the impact and history of the opening speech made during the March on Washington by the trade unionist Philip Randolph whose vision and fight for equal economic and social citizenship began in 1941.
Contents: The most dangerous Negro in America -- The march on Washington movement -- Rocking the cradle -- Jim Crow unions -- For jobs and freedom -- Battle lines drawn.