Because they marched, America became more free and more fair. Not just for African-Americans, but for women and Latinos, Asians and Native Americans. For Catholics, Jews and Muslims. For gays, for Americans with disabilities. America changed for you and for me.
Obama reflects on the impact of the civil rights movement and its broadening effects on various groups in America.
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