March on Washington 50th anniversary

Marchers at the D.C. statehood rally. (WTOP/Alicia Lozano)
Two women march for peace. (WTOP/Alicia Lozano)
Marching for D.C. statehood. (WTOP/Alicia Lozano)
Derrick Lowery of Miami says he remembers the 1968 riots following the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He was just 4 years old at the time, and considers that one of his earliest memories. (WTOP/Alicia Lozano)
D.C. statehood was a big draw at the National Mall. (WTOP/Alicia Lozano)
Students from the Columbia Heights Educational Campus performed during the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington. (WTOP/Alicia Lozano)
Many marchers at the National Mall called for more jobs and equality in the workplace. (WTOP/Alicia Lozano)
Book stands lined the area just outside the World War II memorial. (WTOP/Alicia Lozano)
Two women take a breather from the March on Washington, Aug. 24, 2013. (WTOP/Alicia Lozano)
The official banner of the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington. (WTOP/Alicia Lozano)
D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray at the front of the march. (WTOP/Alicia Lozano)
U.S. Park Police clear the roads for the March on Washington. (WTOP/Alicia Lozano)
There was a strong police presence at the National Mall for the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington. (WTOP/Alicia Lozano)
Rev. Joseph Lowery, former president of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, head out on the parade route. (WTOP/Alicia Lozano)
Police clear the way for a march to the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial. (WTOP/Alicia Lozano)
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) spoke at Saturday's event commemorating the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington. (WTOP/Alicia Lozano)
Congressman John Lewis, the Rev. Al Sharpton and Martin Luther King III prepare to lead the procession to the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Saturday. (WTOP/Alicia Lozano)
March on Washington People line the reflecting pool as they listen to speakers at a rally to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013, in Washington. In the background are the U.S. Capitol and the Washington Monument. (AP Photo/Jon Elswick)
March on Washington Dorothy Meekins holds up the national flag with the picture of President Barack Obama as she attends the rally, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013. Organizers have planned for about 100,000 people to participate in the event, which is the precursor to the actual anniversary of the Aug. 28, 1963, march. It will be led by the Rev. Al Sharpton and King's son Martin Luther King III. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
Cory Booker Cory Booker, Mayor of Newark, N.J., speaks at a rally to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
March on Washington Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., speaks at a rally to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
March on Washington People attend a rally to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
March on Washington People hold up banners as they attend the rally to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
Jesse Jackson Rev. Jesse Jackson speaks during an event to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington at the Lincoln Memorial, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
March on Washington People attend the rally to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
Al Sharpton Rev. Al Sharpton speaks during an event to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington at the Lincoln Memorial, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
APTOPIX March on Washington Crowds rally at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013. Fifty years ago, on the actual anniversary, April 28, 1963, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. deliver his "I Have a Dream" speech during the March on Washington. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
Martin Luther King III Martin Luther King III speaks during an event to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington at the Lincoln Memorial, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Rev. Al Sharpton, Jahvaris Fulton, Tracy Martin, Bernice King Bernice King, daughter of Martin Luther King Jr., leads a prayer as Rev. Al Sharpton, left, Tracy Martin, father of slain teenager Trayvon Martin, third from right and, Jahvaris Fulton, brother of Trayvon Martin, second from right, hold hands and bow their heads at an event to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington at the Lincoln Memorial, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
March on Washington Participants gather on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial during an event to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Joseph Lowery Rev. Joseph Lowery, former president of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, looks out at the crowd at a rally to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Martin Luther King gave his final Sunday sermon at the National Cathedral on March 31, 1968 - 4 days before he was killed. (WTOP/Megan Cloherty)
Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, Bill Clinton, Jimmy Carter President Barack Obama, first lady Michelle Obama, former President Jimmy Carter and former President Bill Clinton, wave to the crowd from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013, at the conclusion of a ceremony to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton President Barack Obama, first lady Michelle Obama, former President Jimmy Carter and former President Bill Clinton wave as they leave 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington where Martin Luther King Jr., spoke, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013, at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
Barack Obama, Michelle Obama President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama wave as they leave 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington where Martin Luther King Jr. spoke, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013, at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
March On Washington Bells Members of the Dexter Ave. King Memorial Baptist Church hold a bell ringing ceremony in Montgomery, Ala., Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013. The ceremony honors the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington and the "I Have a Dream" speech by Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., who was pastor at this church in 1954. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
Barack Obama President Barack Obama speaks at the Let Freedom Ring ceremony at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. It was 50 years ago today when Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech from the steps of the memorial. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Barack Obama President Barack Obama speaks at the Let Freedom Ring ceremony at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. It was 50 years ago today when Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech from the steps of the memorial. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Barack Obama President Barack Obama speaks at the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington where Martin Luther King Jr. spoke, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013, at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton President Barack Obama, first lady Michelle Obama, former President Bill Clinton and former President Jimmy Carter arrive at the Let Freedom Ring ceremony at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. It was 50 years ago today when Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech from the steps of the memorial. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Barack Obama President Barack Obama speaks at the Let Freedom Ring ceremony at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. It was 50 years ago today when Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech from the steps of the memorial. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
"He may have thought this was clever, but it's gonna cost him - note ticket on window. Rough to park downtown." (WTOP/Hank Silverberg)
Barack Obama President Barack Obama speaks at the Let Freedom Ring ceremony at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. It was 50 years ago today when Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech from the steps of the memorial. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Bill Clinton Former President Bill Clinton speaks at the Let Freedom Ring ceremony at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. It was 50 years ago today when Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech from the steps of the memorial. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Bill Clinton Former President Bill Clinton speaks at the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington where Martin Luther King, Jr. spoke, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013, at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
John Lewis Rep, John Lewis, D-Ga. speaks at the Let Freedom Ring ceremony at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. It was 50 years ago today when Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech from the steps of the memorial. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
"Listening to MLK III." (WTOP/Alicia Lozano)
Oprah Winfrey Oprah Winfrey speaks at the Let Freedom Ring ceremony at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. It was 50 years ago today when Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech from the steps of the memorial. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Michelle Obama, Barack Obama President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama arrive at the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington where Martin Luther King, Jr. spoke, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013, at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton Former Presidents Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton arrive at the Let Freedom Ring ceremony at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. It was 50 years ago today when Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech from the steps of the memorial. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Michelle Obama, Barack Obama President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama arrive at the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington where Martin Luther King, Jr. spoke, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013, at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton Former Presidents Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton arrive at the Let Freedom Ring ceremony at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. It was 50 years ago today when Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech from the steps of the memorial. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
March on Washington Arkansas Nyla Washington, 10, of Little Rock, Ark., holds a poster she made showing Rev. Martin Luther King at the Arkansas state Capitol in Little Rock, Ark., Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013. Hundreds gathered at the Capitol to mark the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington. (AP Photo/Danny Johnston)
Michelle Obama, Barack Obama President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama arrive at the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington where Martin Luther King, Jr. spoke, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013, at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
Michelle Obama, Barack Obama President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama arrive at the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington where Martin Luther King, Jr. spoke, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013, at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
Oprah Winfrey Oprah Winfrey speaks at the Let Freedom Ring ceremony at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. It was 50 years ago today when Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech from the steps of the memorial. The bell at left rang at the 16th St Baptist Church in Birmingham, Ala. which was bombed 18 days after the March On Washington killing four young girls. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
March on Washington Obama The Maori Dancers perform at the Let Freedom Ring ceremony at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. It was 50 years ago today when Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech from the steps of the memorial. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton President Barack Obama, first lady Michelle Obama, former President Bill Clinton and former President Jimmy Carter arrive at the Let Freedom Ring ceremony at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. It was 50 years ago today when Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech from the steps of the memorial. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Eliza Byard Eliza Byard, executive director of the Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network, speaks at the Let Freedom Ring ceremony at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. It was 50 years ago today when Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech from the steps of the memorial. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Oprah Winfrey Oprah Winfrey speaks at the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington where Martin Luther King, Jr. spoke, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013, at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
Benjamin Jealous NAACP President and CEO Benjamin Jealous speaks at the Let Freedom Ring ceremony at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. It was 50 years ago today when Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech from the steps of the memorial. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Oprah Winfrey Oprah Winfrey arrives before speaking at the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington where Martin Luther King, Jr. spoke, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013, at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
"View from inside." (WTOP/Alicia Lozano)
Joseph Lowery Rev. Joseph Lowery speaks at the Let Freedom Ring ceremony at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. It was 50 years ago today when Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech from the steps of the memorial. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Forest Whitaker Entertainer Forest Whitaker speaks at the Let Freedom Ring ceremony at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. It was 50 years ago today when Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech from the steps of the memorial. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Forest Whitaker Entertainer Forest Whitaker speaks at the Let Freedom Ring ceremony at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. It was 50 years ago today when Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech from the steps of the memorial. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Joseph Lowery Rev. Joseph Lowery waits to speak at the Let Freedom Ring ceremony at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. It was 50 years ago today when Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech from the steps of the memorial. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Forest Whitaker Actor Forest Whitaker speaks at the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington where Martin Luther King, Jr., spoke, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013, at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
Bill Russell Former Boston Celtics basketball player Bill Russell speaks at the Let Freedom Ring ceremony at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington,Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. It was 50 years ago today when Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech from the steps of the memorial. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
March On Washington Bells ROTC Lt. Col. Tangela Spencer rings the bell 50 times as elementary students recite verses from the "I Have a Dream" speech given 50 years ago by Rev. Martin Luther King. About 500 students and others gathered for the event in Montgomery, Ala., Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013 on the campus of Alabama State University to honor the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
March On Washington Bells ROTC Lt. Col. Tangela Spencer rings the bell 50 times as elementary students recite verses from the "I Have a Dream" speech 50 years ago by Rev. Martin Luther King in Montgomery, Ala., Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013. About 500 students and others gathered for the event on the campus of Alabama State University to honor the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
Fred Maahs Fred Maahs, chair of the American Association of People with Disabilities, speaks at the Let Freedom Ring ceremony at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. It was 50 years ago today when Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech from the steps of the memorial. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Mee Moua Mee Moua, president and executive director of Asian Americans Advancing Justice, speaks at the Let Freedom Ring ceremony at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. It was 50 years ago today when Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech from the steps of the memorial. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
The kids have been learning about Martin Luther King's life, message and legacy this week. (WTOP/Megan Cloherty)
Each class spent part of the 1st week of school learning about their school's namesake. (WTOP/Megan Cloherty)
More homemade messages from MLK Elementary students in SE. They're watching CSPAN now in cafeteria. (WTOP/Megan Cloherty)
Each student at MLK Elementary in SE made their own banner for their march. (WTOP/Megan Cloherty)
Al Sharpton Rev. Al Sharpton speaks at the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington where Martin Luther King, Jr., spoke, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013, at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
March On Washington Obama Audience members wear ponchos in a light rain during the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington where Martin Luther King, Jr., spoke, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013, at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
Jamie Foxx Actor Jamie Foxx speaks at the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington where Martin Luther King, Jr., spoke, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013, at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington. The bell at rear rang at the 16th St Baptist Church in Birmingham, Ala. which was bombed 18 days after the March On Washington killing four young girls. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
Natalie Grant Entertainer Natalie Grant performs at the Let Freedom Ring ceremony at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. It was 50 years ago today when Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech from the steps of the memorial. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Donna Edwards Rep. Donna Edwards, D-Md., speaks at the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington where Martin Luther King, Jr., spoke, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013, at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
Clayola Brown Clayola Brown, president of the A. Philip Randolph Institute, speaks at the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington where Martin Luther King, Jr., spoke, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013, at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington. The bell at rear rang at the 16th St Baptist Church in Birmingham, Ala. which was bombed 18 days after the March On Washington killing four young girls. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
Lee Saunders Lee Saunders, president of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO, speaks at the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington where Martin Luther King, Jr., spoke, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013, at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington. The bell at rear rang at the 16th St Baptist Church in Birmingham, Ala. which was bombed 18 days after the March On Washington killing four young girls. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
Joseph Lowery Rev. Joseph Lowery, former president of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, speaks at the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington where Martin Luther King Jr., spoke, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013, at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
"This is what happens when people just give up - a sea of ponchos and trash." (WTOP/Alicia Lozano)
5th graders at MLK Elementary in SE made banners for their own march around the school. (WTOP/Megan Cloherty)
At least there's free water! (WTOP/Alicia Lozano)
"They look something like this blob." (WTOP/Alicia Lozano)
The crowd goes wild for Sharpton. These women are determined to listen. (WTOP/Alicia Lozano)
"The dream without works is dead." (WTOP/Alicia Lozano)
Instead of waiting in line, these folks just decided to take a seat. (WTOP/Alicia Lozano)
"The button man." (WTOP/Alicia Lozano)
Students wait in long, rainy lines. (WTOP/Alicia Lozano)
Marchers argue with an anti-Obama protester> (WTOP/Alicia Lozano)
Benjamin Jealous NAACP President and CEO Benjamin Jealous speaks at the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington where Martin Luther King, Jr., spoke, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013, at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington. The bell at rear rang at the 16th St Baptist Church in Birmingham, Ala. which was bombed 18 days after the March On Washington killing four young girls. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
Fred Maahs Fred Maahs, chair of the American Association of People with Disabilities, speaks at the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington where Martin Luther King, Jr., spoke, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013, at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
Armanda Hawkins, Vera Moore, Betty Waller Gray Three women who attended previous March's on Washington, from left, Armanda Hawkins of Memphis, Vera Moore of Washington, and Betty Waller Gray of Richmond, Va., (holding sign) listen to the speakers during the March on Washington, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013, at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington. President Barack Obama will speak later Wednesday. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Betty Waller Gray Betty Waller Gray of Richmond, Va., who attended previous March's on Washington, listen to the speakers during the March on Washington, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013, at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington. President Barack Obama will speak later Wednesday. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Andrew Young Former United Nations Ambassador Andrew Young speaks at the Let Freedom Ring ceremony at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. It was 50 years ago today when Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech from the steps of the memorial. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Martin O'Malley Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley speaks at the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington where Martin Luther King, Jr., spoke, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013, at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington. The bell at rear rang at the 16th St Baptist Church in Birmingham, Ala. which was bombed 18 days after the March On Washington killing four young girls. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
Betty Waller Gray Betty Waller Gray of Richmond, Va., who attended both of the previous March's on Washington, listen to the speakers during the March on Washington, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013, at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington. President Barack Obama will speak later Wednesday. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
March On Washington Obama The group Junkaroo performs at the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington where Martin Luther King, Jr., spoke, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013, at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
Vincent Gray Washington Mayor Vincent Gray speaks at the Let Freedom Ring ceremony at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. It was 50 years ago today when Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech from the steps of the memorial. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Wintley Phipps Rev. Wintley Phipps, Sr. speaks at the Let Freedom Ring ceremony at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. It was 50 years ago today when Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech from the steps of the memorial. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Charles Steele Charles Steele, president emeritus & CEO of Southern Christian Leadership Council, speaks at the Let Freedom Ring ceremony at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington,Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. It was 50 years ago today when Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech from the steps of the memorial. The bell at rear rang at the 16th St Baptist Church in Birmingham, Ala. which was bombed 18 days after the March On Washington killing four young girls. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Kristin Stoneking Kristin Stoneking, executive director of the Fellowship of Reconciliation, speaks at the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington where Martin Luther King, Jr., spoke, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013, at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
Myrlie Evers-Williams Myrlie Evers-Williams, widow of Medgar Evers, speaks at the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington where Martin Luther King, Jr., spoke, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013, in front of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
Melanie Campbell Melanie Campbell, president & CEO of the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation, speaks at the Let Freedom Ring ceremony at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. It was 50 years ago today when Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech from the steps of the memorial. The bell at rear rang at the 16th St Baptist Church in Birmingham, Ala. which was bombed 18 days after the March On Washington killing four young girls. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Perry Christie Bahamian Prime Minister Perry Christie speaks at the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington where Martin Luther King, Jr., spoke, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013, in front of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
Brianna Renner, 11, and Morgan Koroma, Brianna Renner, 11, left, and Morgan Koroma, 11, both from Cora Rich Elementary School in Prince Georges County, Md., read and write down quotes from Martin Luther King's speeches and writings, inscribed on the wall at the Martin Luther King Memorial in Washington, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013, during the Let Freedom Ring ceremony commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. Renner, a sixth grader, said that they are writing the quotes that they'll discuss in their Social Studies class, and pick which one they think is one that stands out most. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
Melanie Campbell Melanie Campbell, president & CEO of the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation, speaks at the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington where Martin Luther King, Jr., spoke, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013, in front of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington. The bell at rear rang at the 16th St Baptist Church in Birmingham, Ala. which was bombed 18 days after the March On Washington killing four young girls. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
Charles Steele Charles Steele, president emeritus & CEO of Southern Christian Leadership Council, speaks at the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington where Martin Luther King, Jr., spoke, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013. in front of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington. The bell at rear rang at the 16th St Baptist Church in Birmingham, Ala. which was bombed 18 days after the March On Washington killing four young girls. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
Angus King Sen. Angus King, I-Maine, speaks at the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington where Martin Luther King, Jr., spoke, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013, in front of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington. The bell at rear rang at the 16th St Baptist Church in Birmingham, Ala. which was bombed 18 days after the March On Washington killing four young girls. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
Bob Casey Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pa., speaks on the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington during a news conference at the National Constitution Center, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Joaquin Castro Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas waves as he speaks at the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington where Martin Luther King, Jr., spoke, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013, in front of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
Sybrina Fulton, Tracy Martin, Peter Yarrow, Paul Stookey With Trayvon Martin parents, Sybrina Fulton, and Tracy Martin, Peter Yarrow, left, and Paul Stookey, right, of the folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary, perform at the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington where Martin Luther King, Jr., spoke, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013, in front of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington. Man at center is unidentified. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
"Food truck central on 17th and Constitution." (WTOP/Alicia Lozano)
"Everyone is getting checked today, even kids." (WTOP/Alicia Lozano)
"Obligatory event swag." (WTOP/Alicia Lozano)
Nick Bruce from National Pedicab says he gave a ride to two original marchers today. Business is booming. (WTOP/Alicia Lozano)
Allie Santiago, Brenda Reid, Caril Howard, Jo Ann White Thompson Allie Santiago of Houston, left, Brenda Reid of Bronx, N.Y., second from left, Caril Howard of North Chesterville, Va., and Jo Ann White Thompson of Goldsboro, N.C., listen to a musical performance during the March on Washington, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013, at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington. President Barack Obama will speak later Wednesday. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Johnny DuPree Hattiesburg, Mississippi Mayor Johnny L. DuPree, Secretary, National Council of Black Mayors, speaks at the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington where Martin Luther King, Jr., spoke, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013, in front of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
March On Washington Obama Audience members sing during the benediction for the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington where Martin Luther King, Jr., spoke, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013, in front of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
Vincent Gray Washington Mayor Vincent Gray speaks at the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington where Martin Luther King, Jr., spoke, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013, in front of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
People wait in long lines to get through metal detectors at the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington Wednesday (WTOP/Alicia Lozano)
Lincoln Memorial A person walks in the rain past the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 213, during the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington. President Barack Obama will speak later Wednesday. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
March On Washington Obama A U.S. Park Police officer stands watch before the start of the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington where Martin Luther King, Jr., spoke in front of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
Three of Wednesday's participants -- Ducky Birts of D.C., Sheryl LaRouche of Montgomery County and Don Conway of Prince George's County -- were at the March on Washington in 1963. (WTOP/Hank Silverberg)
Stanley Samuels, Rita Samuels, Samie Whiting-Ellis Stanley Samuels and Rita Samuels, from Atlanta, Ga., left, and Sammie Whiting-Ellis, from Washington, wait for the anniversary program to begin as they attend the March on Washington, in front of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013, 50 years ago where Martin Luther King, Jr. spoke. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
March On Washington Obama Audience members sit in rain for the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013, in front of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, where Martin Luther King, Jr. spoke. President Barack Obama is scheduled to speak later in the day. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
Participants in Wednesday's march hold up signs that say "Be the change." (WTOP/Alicia Lozano)
The participants in the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington pause outside the Department of Justice. (WTOP/Kristi King)
Two participants in the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington walk toward the Department of Labor Wednesday. (WTOP/Alicia Lozano)
LeAnn Rime A light rain falls as LeAnn Rimes sings "Amazing Grace" to prepare for her performance during the Let Freedom Ring ceremony on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013, to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
LeAnn Rime A light rain falls as LeAnn Rimes sings "Amazing Grace" to prepare for her performance during the Let Freedom Ring ceremony on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013, to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
A group holds hands during a moment of silence outside the Department of Labor Wednesday. (WTOP/Alicia Lozano)
Rain isn't slowing down the participants in the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington Wednesday. (WTOP/Kristi King)
A moment of silence and brief pause at the Department of Labor during Wednesday's anniversary of the March on Washington. (WTOP/Kristi King)
March on Washington Obama Before the crowds arrive the Washington Monument and the Reflecting Pool are seen as media prepares for Let Freedom Ring ceremony on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013, to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
March on Washington Obama Plastic covers the podium on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013, as security personnel gather before the Let Freedom Ring ceremony to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
March on Washington Obama Monitors are checked and final preparations made the morning of the Let Freedom Ring ceremony on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013, to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
March on Washington Obama Final preparations are made for Let Freedom Ring ceremony on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013, to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
There may be a drizzle during Wednesday's anniversary of the March on Washington, but umbrellas aren't allowed into the secure area at Lincoln Memorial. (WTOP/Kristi King)
Several hundred people gather at Georgetown Law School Wednesday morning for the anniversary of the March on Washington. (WTOP/Kristi King)
Rachel says she's at the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington Wednesday to support voting rights. (WTOP/Kristi King)
Lead Marshal Pat McCollough gives a high five to a students from Alabama State University during the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington Wednesday. (WTOP/Kristi King)
A man in Wednesday's anniversary of the March on Washington said he was in D.C. 50 and 30 years ago. His sign is from 1980. (WTOP/Kristi King)
A group of people march south on New Jersey Avenue during the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington Wednesday. (WTOP/Kristi King)
Women from Dallas and San Antonio join the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington Wednesday. They say Women's rights are human rights. (WTOP/Kristi King)
Original marchers from 1963 participate in the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington Wednesday. (WTOP/Alicia Lozano)
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi at Saturday's march. (WTOP/Alicia Lozano)
The Rev. Al Sharpton at Saturday's parade. (WTOP/Alicia Lozano)
D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray at the front of the D.C. statehood parade, part of Saturday's march. (WTOP/Alicia Lozano)
The D.C. statehood banner at Saturday's parade. (WTOP/Alicia Lozano)
"Don't let the banner get dirty!" (WTOP/Alicia Lozano)
"Women's rights, ending racism and something about the KKK. Lots of interests being represented today." (WTOP/Alicia Lozano)
"Making fast friends at the march." (WTOP/Alicia Lozano)
"MLK memorial has completely filled up since this morning." (WTOP/Alicia Lozano)
"WWII memorial packed to the gills with vendors and anti-racism marchers." (WTOP/Alicia Lozano)
"Walking down 18th back onto the Mall." (WTOP/Alicia Lozano)
"March on Washington swag." (WTOP/Alicia Lozano)
"Memories from 50 years ago." (WTOP/Alicia Lozano)
14-year-old Aaliyah, 8-year-old Zaria and mother Lisa marching against racial profiling, stand your ground laws. (WTOP/Jamie Forzato)
"'Trayvon's Law' has been a rallying point." (WTOP/Andrew Mollenbeck)
"What's your guess on crowd size? It goes from the Lincoln Memorial to the World War II Memorial." (WTOP/Andrew Mollenbeck)
"From where I stand, the loudest cheers have followed calls to end Stand Your Ground laws." (WTOP/Andrew Mollenbeck)
Phyllis Roberson-Somers remembers her dad bringing her to the original March on Washington. (WTOP/Alicia Lozano)
Derrick and Laura Alphran, from Atlanta. Derrick says he was inspired to become a civil rights lawyer. (WTOP/Alicia Lozano)
Lots of free water was on hand. (WTOP/Alicia Lozano)
Derrick Lowery remembers the 1968 race riots even though he was just four years old at the time. (WTOP/Alicia Lozano)
Part of the marching band from Columbia Heights Education. (WTOP/Alicia Lozano)
The D.C. statehood march was part of Saturday's commemoration of the March on Washington. (WTOP/Alicia Lozano)
People at the D.C. statehood rally, part of Saturday's 50th anniversary commemoration of the March on Washington. (WTOP/Alicia Lozano)
Fitness is a social equality issue for these ladies. (WTOP/Alicia Lozano)
People head down Constitution Avenue toward Saturday's march. (WTOP/Jamie Forzato)
People head out of the Farragut West Metro toward Saturday's march. (WTOP/Jamie Forzato)
A woman arrives early to the 50th commemoration of the March on Washington. (WTOP/Alicia Lozano)
GirlTrek founder and director Vanessa Garrison (not pictured) says her organization views obesity in the black community as the new civil rights issue of her generation. (WTOP/Alicia Lozano)
Marchers arrive early, Aug. 24. (WTOP/Alicia Lozano)
D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray calls for D.C. statehood at the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington. (WTOP/Alicia Lozano)
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