50th Anniversary of the March on Washington
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50th Anniversary of the March on Washington

It was great to share this piece of history with Suzanne & Bill, and several hundred thousand other people on a gorgeous summer day!

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The chartered buses coming from out of town dropped off at the parking lots of Stadium-Armory...surprisingly, the metro wasn't a zoo!! (Just a bit crowded)

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A good warm-up for the crowds down on the Mall around the Washington Monument

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Students with a sign saying "Jobs, Not Jail!"

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A moment in the shade near the MLK Memorial

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The front line of the march approaches

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Joseph Lowery

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As you can see, there were many causes represented at the march

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Heading over the bridge near the tidal basin

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Returning to the Washington Monument, currently under renovation

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