50 Years Later, March on Washington Rings With Purpose

Name: 50 Years Later, March on Washington Rings With Purpose
Uploaded: 2013-08-28T23:27:45Z
Duration: P534S
Description: On the very moment that Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his famous speech 50 years ago, a bell rang out amidst a crowd of thousands of Americans who gathered on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington. Ray Suarez highlights notable moments and words from the celebration.

Clip: 08/28/2013 | 8m 54s

On the very moment that Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his famous speech 50 years ago, a bell rang out amidst a crowd of thousands of Americans who gathered on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington. Ray Suarez highlights notable moments and words from the celebration.

Aired: 08/28/13

Rating: NR

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