The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom in 1963 faced opposition from various groups, including some government officials and segregationists. Notably, then-Alabama Governor George Wallace vehemently opposed civil rights demonstrations, viewing them as threats to the status quo. Additionally, some members of Congress, particularly from Southern states, criticized the march, fearing it would incite further civil unrest and challenge their segregationist policies.
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