If You Were a Kid at the March on Washington

In 1963, amid the Civil Rights Movement, activists from across the United States organized a major protest in Washington, D.C. Fictional young participants Eugene and Lori join thousands of people seeking equal rights, experiencing a day marked by unity and celebration. Their imagined perspective is paired with factual information about the demonstration. Illustrations and photographs accompany this account of children taking part in a pivotal moment in U.S. history.