As a supporter, you see on the news that The House Judiciary Committee formally requested Dr. Martin Luther King to attend a hearing on civil rights before the committee. Two years after the March on Washington, African American voices were being heard before the Judiciary Committee itself. This gave many civil rights activists and African Americans hope. They were finally being heard by the government and finally had an opportunity to create change within America. This telegram is the start of a tremendous year for civil rights activists across America. Dr. Martin Luther King was soon able to stand before the House Judiciary Committee and explain how African American civil rights had not yet been gained, and that there was still work to do in the American Government. On the fateful day of March 18, 1965, civil rights activists had noticed that their hard work was starting to pay off, and they would soon see amazing results. Something as simple as a telegram can spark the American spirit to achieve equality among all people. You feel empowered hearing that your hard work at the marches paid off. Would you like to start protesting again or stay retired with family?