Why did Dr. King go to Washington DC?

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. went to Washington, D.C. to participate in the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom on August 28, 1963. This historic event aimed to advocate for civil rights, economic equality, and social justice for African Americans. It was during this march that King delivered his iconic "I Have a Dream" speech, calling for an end to racism and for civil and economic rights. The march highlighted the ongoing struggle for civil rights and helped galvanize public support for the movement.