The March on Washington: Jobs, Freedom, and the Forgotten History of Civil Rights
William P. Jones revisits the March on Washington by placing jobs and economic justice alongside the better-known demand for freedom. This history explores the movement’s broader goals and recovers an important dimension of the landmark demonstration, offering a fuller understanding of its place in the struggle for civil rights.
About This Book
The March on Washington is widely remembered as a defining event in the civil rights movement.
This book examines the march through its interconnected demands for jobs, freedom, and racial justice.
It highlights the economic concerns and organizing traditions that shaped the demonstration.
By focusing on this often-forgotten history, William P. Jones offers a broader perspective on one of the most significant moments in American civil rights history.
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