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1963 March on Washington: "We Shall Overcome" History and Context
August 28, 1963
George Geesey broadcast anchor
John F. Kennedy 35th US president
Joan Baez folk singer
George Goodman radio commentator, WLIB Harlem

In 1963, WGBH 89.7 broadcast the entire event as part of the National Educational Radio Network, the precursor to NPR.

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Author: Joan Baez
Publisher: Signet (1990)
Binding: Mass Market Paperback, 463 pages
Image of Joan Baez - Greatest Hits
Manufacturer: A&M
Part Number: 540510
Price: $13.98
Image of Day After Tomorrow
Manufacturer: Razor & Tie
Part Number: 83002
Price: $18.98
Image of Diamonds & Rust
Manufacturer: A&M
Part Number: 3233
Price: $11.98
Image of I Shall Be Released: In Concert
Director:
Starring: Joan Baez & B.B. King
Rating: NR - Not Rated
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