The March on Washington affirmed our values as a people: equality and opportunity for all. Forty-one years ago, during a time of segregation, these were an ideal.

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This quote highlights the significance of the March on Washington in reinforcing the core principles of society: equality and opportunity. At a time when racial segregation prevailed, the belief in equal rights and opportunities for all was considered to be an idealistic aspiration. However, the March on Washington, which took place 41 years prior to the quote, signaled a powerful affirmation of these values and provided hope that one day they could become a reality for everyone, breaking down the barriers of discrimination and prejudice.

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