Because they marched America became more free and fair not just for African- Americans but for women, 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 civil rights marches on American society.
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