March for Freedom Now Rare Broadside, Washington, 1963
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"March for Freedom Now" Rare Broadside, Washington, 1963
Broadside flyer, "March for Freedom Now", 1p, 5.5" x 8.5", Washington, D.C., June 14, 1963. Lightly toned, in very fine condition.
A rare broadside announcement for a civil rights freedom march, organized by the Congress of Racial Equality [CORE], National Association for the Advancement of Colored People [NAACP] and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, to assemble opposite the White House on Friday, June 14, 1963. Six points are highlighted on the flyer, which read in full:
"I. Mr. President - No Federal Funds for Apartheid States
II. Don't Play Politics with Human Rights
III. D.C. Commissioners - 'You See the Need - You Have the Power' Issue Fair Housing Ordinance Now!
IV. We Can't Eat Jim Crow - We Demand Fair Job Rights for All
V. Protect All Citizens Rights of Protest
VI. End Blatant Job Discrimination in the Justice Department".
In a nationally televised address on June 6, 1963, President John F. Kennedy urged the nation to take action toward guaranteeing equal treatment of every American regardless of race. Soon after, Kennedy proposed that Congress consider civil rights legislation that would address voting rights, public accommodations, school desegregation, nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs, and more.
Despite Kennedy’s assassination in November of 1963, his proposal culminated in the Civil Rights Act of 1964. President Lyndon B. Johnson signed it into law just a few hours after it was passed by Congress on July 2, 1964. The landmark act outlaws discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin. The act prohibits unequal application of voter registration requirements, racial segregation in schools and public accommodations, and employment discrimination. It remains one of the most significant legislative achievements in American history.
This item comes with a Certificate from John Reznikoff, a premier authenticator for both major 3rd party authentication services, PSA and JSA (James Spence Authentications), as well as numerous auction houses.
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