Freedom Now Rally

Philadelphia County · dedicated 2010 · intersection of 40th St., Lancaster Ave., and Haverford Ave., Philadelphia

On August 3, 1965, Dr. Martin Luther King addressed a crowd of 10,000 at this intersection. His "Freedom Now" tour to Philadelphia, Chicago, Cleveland, and Boston was in gratitude for support given to his Southern Christian Leadership Conference. King brought his message into northern Black neighborhoods, supporting local civil rights efforts and raising funds. His goal was to empower the formation of a coalition to address their common concerns.

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Marker data: Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission via data.pa.gov

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