letterstopresidentobama:

“Dear President Kennedy: As you know, the largest outpouring of Americans of all races, colors, and creeds ever to assemble in our Nation’s Capital will take place on Wednesday, August 28, in the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.” —A. Philip Randolph

To celebrate the 52nd anniversary of the March on Washington, read the letter from A. Philip Randolph to President Kennedy requesting a meeting as part of the events in 1963, then check out President Obama’s remarks marking a half-century of progress on civil rights and looking toward the work still ahead.

(via letterstopresidentobama)

President Obama shows the Little League World Series U.S. champion Jackie Robinson West All Stars a program from the March on Washington during the team’s visit to the Oval Office.

Let’s keep marching until every American has the opportunity to realize their dreams.

President Obama, President Clinton, and President Carter will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington tomorrow.