A key event of the civil rights movement in 1963 was the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, which took place on August 28. This massive rally drew approximately 250,000 participants and was pivotal in promoting civil rights and economic justice. The event is famously known for Martin Luther King Jr.’s "I Have a Dream" speech, where he articulated his vision of a racially integrated and harmonious America. The march helped galvanize national support for civil rights legislation and culminated in the eventual passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, marking a significant milestone in the struggle for racial equality.