March on Washington Civil Rights Pinback Button
Celluloid, 1963 — Diameter: 1¾ inches
 
A period pinback issued in connection with the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, one of the defining public demonstrations of the Civil Rights Movement. Such buttons were worn by participants and supporters, serving both as identifiers and as expressions of shared purpose.
 
The march is closely associated with Martin Luther King Jr. and his address at the Lincoln Memorial, commonly known as the “I Have a Dream” speech, delivered before a large national audience. Objects of this kind provide a direct material link to the event, reflecting the visual language and messaging of the movement.
 
Condition: Excellent.