One person who was unable to appear at this event had a letter read by Floy
One person who was unable to appear at this event had a letter read by Floyd McKissick in his place. One participant was forced to censor a reference to Sherman's march to the sea, while another participant compared this event to "cashing a check." It had been earlier proposed in the 1940's by A. Philip Randolph. Speakers at this event included Walter Reuther, Josephine Baker, and John Lewis. This event is most remembered for a speech which ends with "Free at last!" For 10 points, name this 1963 civil rights event which featured Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" speech.
One person who was unable to appear at this event had a letter read by Floyd McKissick in his place.
March on {Washington} for Jobs and Freedom (accept equivalents)