A Philip Randolph - March on Washington

Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters

1925

Randolph creates Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters with hopes that the union will be included in the American Federation of Labor.

Letter to the President

May 4, 1962

Randolph sends a letter to John F. Kennedy to discuss the worsening problem in regards to black labor.

Greenwood, Mississippi Incidents

Feb 28, 1963

Several civil rights workers are attacked in Greenwood, Mississippi as workers arrive for voter registration.

Telegram to the President

Mar 27, 1963

Randolph sends a telegram to John F. Kennedy urging for federal protection of civil rights workers in Greenwood, Mississippi.

March on Washington is Announced

Jul 2, 1963

The leaders of the March on Washington announce plans for the event.

Letter to the President

Aug 13, 1963

Randolph requests an appointment to discuss details about the March on Washington protest.

March on Washington

Aug 28, 1963

The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom takes place starting at the Washington Monument and ending at the Lincoln Memorial. About 250,000 people show up for the march.

Speeches

Aug 28, 1963

Several leaders of the March on Washington give speeches. Some of the speakers include: A. Philip Randolph, Eugene Carson Blake, John Lewis, Walter Reuther, James Farmer, Whitney M. Young, Jr., Mathew Ahmann, Roy Wilkens, Joachim Prinz, and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Meeting with the President

Aug 28, 1963

The March on Washington leaders meet with John F. Kennedy after the event.

Randolph Gives Opening and Closing Remarks

Aug 28, 1963

Randolph, the director and founder of the March on Washington gives the opening remark, introduces each presenter, and gives a concluding statement during the event.