1840-1950

Historical marker location:

1200 New Jersey Ave SE, Navy Yard, District of Columbia

( Marker is on M Street Southeast just west of 4th Street Southeast, on the right when traveling east.)

Marker installed: 2021

The District has been the site of many historic protests and marches: Because of its status as the nation's capital, Washington, D.C. has been the site of numerous demonstrations and marches throughout U.S. history, including the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom in 1963 and the Women's March in 2017.