On this day:
- "I Have a Dream" (1963): Martin Luther King, Jr., delivered his iconic "I Have a Dream" speech in front of the Lincoln Memorial toward the end of the March on Washington and addressed the gathered crowd, which numbered 200,000 people or more.
- Evergreen Point Floating Bridge (1963): The Evergreen Point Floating Bridge, now known as the Governor Albert D. Rosellini Bridge, opened in Seattle, Washington, on August 28th, becoming a vital link in the region's transportation network.
- Emmett Till (1955): 14-year-old African American Emmett Till was brutally murdered in Mississippi, becoming a catalyst for the civil rights movement in the United States and highlighting racial injustice.
Join us as we delve into the annals of the past and discover noteworthy moments that have left an indelible mark on our world, igniting curiosity and reflection. |
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