The March on Washington was a March for Jobs and Freedom. There are still too many people who are unemployed or underemployed in America - they're black, white, Latino, Native American and Asian American.
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Too many people struggled, suffered, and died to make it possible for every American to exercise their right to vote.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the sacrifices made for the right to vote, highlighting its significance.
John Lewis's quote serves as a powerful reminder of the historical struggles and sacrifices endured by countless individuals for the sake of voting rights in America. It underscores the importance of valuing and exercising this right, acknowledging that it was fought for through great hardship and loss, thereby urging current and future generations to honor and protect the freedom to vote.
Themes
VoteRightsSacrificeFreedomDemocracy
In practice
Example use cases
Using this quote in a speech about voter registration.
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