One hundred years later, Americans from all corners of the country, representing every race and religion, came together under the leadership of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to peacefully march through the streets of our capital and call for equality under the law for all citizens.

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The treaty marked peace between King John and the barons, who were in revolt against him, and set out the principles of freedom under the law.

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