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The march on Washington, and King's famous line: 'I have a dream..."
The march on Washington, and King's famous line: 'I have a dream..."
Item # 721639
September 05, 1963
THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, Sept. 5, 1963
* Martin Luther King Jr. - civil rights movement
* March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom
* Rare mention of "I Have A Dream" quote
Page 5 has a lengthy & detailed article headed: "200,000 Invisible Men" above which is a photo captioned: "The Marchers In Washington". This is coverage of the famous Martin Luther King, Jr.-led march on Washington.
The article features much commentary on the event, and although it does not include a verbatim report of King's speech is does--very notably--reference King's now very famous line: "I have a dream". It is within the text on the closing events, prefaced with: "...Freedom Walkers in faded blue overalls, Catholic priests in solemn black, posters proclaiming Freedom Now, feet soaking in the reflecting pool...the blanket of humanity sprawled in undignified dignity, a Nigerian student with his head bent in bravery,and the echo of Martin Luther King's phrase: 'I have a dream...'. It was over. The bus moved out slowly. This time there were Negroes on every doorstep..." with much more.
The article closes with: "...'We'll be back', said 'george johnson. 'If this doesn't work, we'll bring 500,000. And if that doesn't work, we'll bring all 20 million.' "
It should be noted that rarely did period newspapers report "I have a dream", a phrase which gained more notable attention in the years that followed.
AI notes: The 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, held on August 28, 1963, brought roughly 250,000 people to the National Mall in Washington, D.C., in a historic demonstration for civil and economic rights for African Americans. Organized by a coalition of civil rights, labor, and religious groups, the march aimed to address racial segregation, voting rights, fair employment, and education equality. The event featured speeches from leading figures such as A. Philip Randolph, John Lewis, and Mahalia Jackson, with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s iconic “I Have a Dream” speech becoming the defining moment of the rally, calling for a nation where individuals are judged by character rather than skin color. Musical performances, including gospel and folk artists, underscored the emotional and cultural significance of the event. The march demonstrated the power of nonviolent protest, influenced public opinion, and helped pave the way for landmark legislation like the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965, marking it as a turning point in the American civil rights movement.
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save it at the time.
"The Village Voice" was an American news and culture paper, known for being the country's first alternative newsweekly. Founded in 1955, the Voice began as a platform for the creative community of New York City.
Complete 20 pages, tabloid-size, great condition.
Provenance note: This issue comes from The Village Voice's own archives, part of their in-house collection used to create their digital archive. Rare as such.
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