02.20.20
Tucked away in the National Museum of African American Culture and History’s collections is a white metal pinback button from the August 28, 1963, March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. At its center, an illustration of the United States Capitol hovers over blue text declaring, “I was there.”

Protestors attending the march sported this and other 25-cent buttons to raise awareness of racial inequality experienced by African Americans, as well as Congress’ longstanding failure to pass civil rights legislation.

Link to article: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/virtual-reality-exhibit-brings-martin-luther-king-jrs-iconic-i-have-dream-speech-life-180974232/