March on Washington anniversary celebrations

People arrive at the National Mall to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington and the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech. (Pete Marovich / Getty Images)

Aug. 24, 2013 3:32 PM PT

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Tens of thousands of demonstrators celebrated the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom on Saturday, taking part in a renewed call for racial equality. Follow Nation Now on Twitter and Facebook

A rally on the National Mall celebrates the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington and the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech. (Pete Marovich / Getty Images)

Martin Luther King III waves from the Lincoln Memorial with his wife, Arndrea King, and their daughter Yolanda. (Carolyn Kaster / Associated Press)

Tens of thousands line the National Mall at the rally honoring the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington. (Paul J. Richards / AFP/Getty Images)

People listen to speakers during the 50th anniversary celebration of the March on Washington at the National Mall. (Olivier Douliery / McClatchy-Tribune)

People gather in Washington for the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington and Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech. (Mark Wilson / Getty Images)