Memories of The March is an online collection of local stories and memories about the March on Washington, highlighting first-person accounts from across the country.
Browse through over 25 stories below.
Dorothy Aldridge
Dorothy Aldridge talks about Dr. King giving his “I Have a Dream” speech in Detroit first.
Rev. Dr. Harold Middlebrook
The Reverend Dr. Harold Middlebrook gives his first-hand account of the March.
Dr. McKissick-Melton
The daughter of a NC speaker at the March honors her father's civil rights legacy.
Rep. G. K. Butterfield
U.S. Rep. G. K. Butterfield explains the March as a build-up to the Voting Rights Act.
Rep. Johnnie Turner
Rep. Johnnie Turner serves in 108th TN Gen Assembly for Dist 85 and is a retired educator.
Delores Morgan Brule
Delores Morgan Brule had seen blacks and whites together before, but never like this.
Walt Shepperd
Walt Shepperd recalls the comradeship and bi-racial approach to the March on Washington.
Paulette Potter
The March instilled pride in 16-year-old Paulette Potter that she carries ‘til today.
