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Chapter 4

Pushing for Permanent Change

Color photograph of the 1963 March on Washington, showing a diverse group of protesters, including men and women, linking arms and holding signs advocating for equal rights.

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A black and white portrait of young Medgar Evers. He has a small mustache and dressed in a dark suit.
A young African American man in military uniform stands against a plain backdrop, wearing a buttoned shirt, high-waisted trousers, and a cap. He has a serious expression and is looking directly at the camera.
Black and white photograph of Myrlie Evers seated at a piano dressed in an elegant white dress.
Black and white photograph of Medgar Evers seated at his desk.
Black and white photograph of Medgar and Myrlie Evers with two of their children visiting a park.

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A pamphlet, black print on yellowed paper. The text reads "Final Plans for the March on Washington For Jobs and Freedom".

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