March, The R1 of 3

The March R1 of 3 (March on Washington. Civil rights march) Director of USIA Carl E. Rowan introduces film The March - Civil Rights Demonstration Truck with placards re Civil Rights & Freedom Now down street. Blacks on streets - handing out leaflets. Man making speech re civil rights movement. Crowds singing Keep Your Eyes on the Prize and clapping. 03:57:50 Night shots traffic on roads heading towards Washington DC. Crowds starting to gather, Negro with two way radio - various shots individual blacks. Preparations - placards - Blacks & Whites. In New York preparing sandwiches and food. Handing out lapel buttons, badges which said I march for Jobs and Freedom. Church service people praying. Boarding coaches - Greyhound buses en route to Washington including interiors, supporters on roadside. White man doing sound check in The Mall - preparations. Night Shots Capitol - crowds sing We Shall Overcome - various shots individuals. Aug63; 1963; Equality; Blacks; Ethnic; Demonstrators;