The March on Washington was one of the largest political rallies for human rights in United States history, attended by approximately 250,000 people. It was organized by a coalition of civil rights, labor, and religious organizations to advocate for the civil and economic rights of African Americans. The highlight of the event was Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'I Have a Dream' speech, delivered from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, which called for an end to racism and segregation. The march is widely credited with helping to pass the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. It demonstrated the power of nonviolent protest and remains a defining moment in the American Civil Rights Movement, symbolizing the collective struggle for equality and justice in a democracy.