Analysis Of Asa Philip Randolph's 'On August 28, 1963'

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Asa Philip Randolph speaks,
On August 28, 1963
At the March on Washington in which he organized, he speaks.
He speaks of unemployment not only for the black, but also for the white.
He talks of being heard by the government. Asa Philip Randolph speaks,
On August 28, 1963
At the March on Washington in which he organized, he speaks.
He speaks of unemployment not only for the black, but also for the white.
He talks of being heard by the government.

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