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Time: Wednesday Aug 28, 1963
Place: Washington D.C., U.S.
Details: King, representing the SCLC, was among the leaders of the "Big Six" civil rights organizations who were instrumental in the organization of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, which took place on August 28, 1963.
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