Beginning November 23rd

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November 23rd is tied to several notable events. One of them is Fibonacci Day, which celebrates the famous sequence (1, 1, 2, 3…) with the date itself—11/23—reflecting its early numbers. The day highlights the sequence’s importance in nature, art, and mathematics.

However, judging by its age, design, and messaging, this button most likely dates back to the early 1960s and was likely created to promote the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. Although the historic march ultimately took place on August 28, 1963, some early organizing materials and internal planning documents referenced November 23rd as the original proposed date. This initial timeline was later adjusted to better coordinate with other civil rights efforts, allow for broader participation, and avoid conflicts with the holiday season.

The march itself became a defining moment in the civil rights movement. It brought over 250,000 people to the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., where speakers—including Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who delivered his iconic “I Have a Dream” speech—called for racial equality, fair employment, and freedom. Buttons like this one served as both promotional tools and keepsakes, helping to build momentum for a historic event that reshaped the national conversation around civil rights and economic justice.