Why did philip randolph organize the march on washington and then cancel it?

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Cheyenne Newton

31 October, 15:33

Why did philip randolph organize the march on washington and then cancel it?

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Lamont Baldwin · Answer 1

Randolph, leader of Black civil right movement canceled the March in Washington on 1941 because he was persuaded by his fellow leaders that it is not advisable to proceed. Then Pres. Roosevelt Issued the Executive Order 8802 and establishment of FEP. This actions of the president halted the supposed March in Washington.