Actor and activist Ossie Davis introduces fellow actor Burt Lancaster who makes a speech at the Lincoln Memorial (2 Lincoln Memorial Cir NW, Washington, DC 20002) in Washington DC during the civil rights "March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom". African American and white citizens gather in large numbers at the event. Statue of Abraham Lincoln in background.
African Americans and white Americans gather in large numbers at the Lincoln Memorial (2 Lincoln Memorial Cir NW, Washington, DC 20002, United States) in Washington DC during the "March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom" to promote Civil Rights. Dignitaries wave at the crowd. Crowd cheers. Black American singers of the Eva Jessye Choir, directed by Eva Jessye, sing before the introduction of Civil Rights activist and leader Roy Wilkins, who delivers his opening remarks.
Dr. Benjamin E. Mays, President of Morehouse College, leads crowd in benediction prayer at closing of the official program of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom in Washington DC, during the Civil Rights movement. Dr. Mays speaking at the Lincoln Memorial (2 Lincoln Memorial Cir NW, Washington, DC 20002, United States). Large crowd of white and African American participants seen near White House.
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. walking with organized Labor leader Walter Reuther, and African American leaders including John Lewis, arriving outside the White House in Washington DC. Press and photographers surround them. A. Philip Randolph speaks to the reporters. Mr. Roy Wilkins and Martin Luther King Jr., Walter Reuther, and John Lewis standing nearby. Representative of the Roman Catholic group commission speaks. Labor leader Walter Reuther speaks. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr makes a statement. Black American singers lead the crowd in singing "We shall overcome" in Civil Rights rally at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington DC. Thousands link arms and sing and sway together to the melody (during the March On Washington for Jobs and Freedom).
A U.S. Special Forces ordnance demolition expert conducts a class on M-26 grenade launchers for Montagnard trainees in Bu Gia, Vietnam during Operation Switchback of the Vietnam War. SP/4 (Specialist 4th Class) Thomas Coppinger conducts a class for Montagnard trainees through two Vietnamese interpreters. Rifle grenades exploding on an impact area. The two interpreters fire M-26 rifle grenades. Explosions on the impact area.
U.S. Special Forces ordnance demolition expert SP/4 (Specialist 4th Class) Thomas Coppinger conducts a class on M26 grenade launchers for Montagnard trainees in Bu Gia, Vietnam during Operation Switchback of the Vietnam War. Montagnard trainees throwing M26 grenades. Explosions on an impact area.