The main outcome of the 1963 March on Washington was the push for civil and economic rights for African Americans, prominently highlighted by Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech. The event drew over 250,000 participants and solidified the demand for racial equality and an end to discrimination, demanding jobs and freedom. It played a crucial role in raising public awareness and fostering a spirit of unity in the Civil Rights Movement. The March contributed to significant legislative progress, notably the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965, emphasizing the power of peaceful protest.