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Leonard Boswell

The March on Washington affirmed our values as a people: equality and opportunity for all. Forty-one years ago, during a time of segregation, these were an ideal.

Leonard Boswell

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The March on Washington demonstrated the commitment of Americans to fairness and equal chances for everyone. Back then, when racial separation was common, these ideas were more hopeful goals than everyday realities.

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