Joan Baez performs "We Shall Overcome" at the March on Washington

Joan Baez performs "We Shall Overcome" at the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom in Washington D.C. on August 28, 1963.
Public Domain footage from the National Archives and Records Administration.

[@yishmaelgunzhard]

Fifty five years later and we are singing the same song. We must keep on seeking justice until the end!!!

[@erikwettergren1986]

55? 57!

[@dacapo1141]

I had the same thought today! Well, yes, she sang it already 1963. Today I have been singing it throughout the day. Its a good feeling - soothing. Thank you Joan!!! I am from Germany, Berlin! :)

[@chriswhitworth7793]

I am playing it on my Granddads concertina in Poland. Heard it first in 63! Changed my life]

[@vince065us.2]

We need this song today!

[@J0hnL3m0nz]

Okay so nobody’s talking ab how perfect and beautiful the singing is?

[@emmamlis927]

More relevant now than ever

[@MC-ke2mz]

Was going to say this too

[@udaychandpramanik9016]

Red Salute from India ✊🏽✊🏽

[@AdMBandLeader]

Absolutely.

[@RebeccaDenver]

Yes of course every Black American was brave but my God to be white and stand morally correct during this time... must not be overlooked or unacknowledged. Thank you to our brave white asian Hispanic indigenous folks who stood shoulder to shoulder that grand day💔💔💔💔💔💔💔🙌🏾

[@vince065us]

You got that right!

[@klausst.2760]

the voice of peace and freedom. one of the greatest moments in u.s. history

[@celticcheetah6371]

strong echoes of this spirit today.

[@lmac6388]

Great moment in world HISTORY!

[@abhidon82]

In world history...as music transcends boundaries...

[@ssully8542]

We NEED THIS MINDSET in TODAY'S WORLD!!!

[@monikasiegms]

Please don't stop your fight against war. We want freedom on the world

[@danielchais4603]

Monika Sieg some who don't fight, never have freedom... sad to say

[@unexpected8166]

War??? Its not meant for war!? It was meant for the civil rights movement, especially for the freedom of the black people.

[@useyournogos6845]

@@unexpected8166 Until all of us are free, none of us are free.

[@useyournogos6845]

@@unexpected8166 Both the civil rights movement and the anti-war movement were against the same enemy- those who profit of misery, oppression, hatred and war.

[@swaingles]

Have you seen those innocent and humble faces to claim peace and to be heard, all singing together this beautiful song? It's overwhelming. How come the US people has learn so little not to say anything from their history so far?

[@antoniosanders5638]

In spite of all that is happening in our 🌎 and our country, lets remember and never forget that in God's name, WE SHALL OVERCOME!

[@l.campos8333]

The greatness of soul speaks for itself. The beauty and brilliance of her heart, of her soul, says everything we need to know about her unshakable calling for the Light to overcome the shadow in humanity. And she has the magic power of touching the very best we may have inside. This is the job she chose since she was a child . She keeps doing it with incredible beauty at her 78s. May we deserve to have her with us for the years ahead. God bless Joan Baez, forever.(Sorry for my broken english. I´m brasilian )

[@cathyanndee9984]

This song is every prevalent today amen

[@janepiepes2243]

Oh, Joan Baez,,, I remember this moment... It was beautiful as could be.

[@blueberrybery2495]

I must have reincarnated because this song sounds so familiar😭😭😫 but it sounds so beautiful

[@ucctgg]

How could Anybody gives this a thumbs down?

[@indefinicy]

*heart explodes*

[@philipwong9743]

I bought the CD in 2003 during SARS. Wishing everyone all the best wishes, good health.

[@Dronakon]

This gives me chills

[@misstrekfreak]

I love the fact that the people in the video were so diverse! Then there’s the song 🙏🙏🙏

[@halbertoo20122]

Unforgettable moment which forever lives in my heart and soul!! Alberto

[@MrRJMGREEN]

Were you there that very day?

[@valeriecheersbrown4829]

This songs still goes for December 14, 2018! We shall overcome of being fearful of speaking up when it comes to God's people and our health & wellbeing being poisoned!

[@anne-sylviemartin3085]

such a great song!

[@dreamyblue44]

Great to see this, thank you! We shall overcome :-)

[@pierre-gabrieljobin9450]

Historic video. Memories, memories ! Bons souvenirs de Montréal.

[@patriciaswanson8463]

Absolutely Relevant today April 23, 2021

[@reinfeddedewolff5565]

🌷BRAVO/BRAVO CHAPEAU👏💐👏 FOR ALL AMERICAN🇺🇸CITIZENS🇺🇸 CIVIL RIGHTS👏 MARCH ON WASHINGTON 1963 STARLIGHTS👏🌷👏

[@thesandsie13the2nd]

i used to sing this to my niece when she was a baby.

[@johnevans388]

Back in 1964/5 (can't remember the exact year now!) this was sung during morning assembly at my traditional red brick English grammar school instead of the normal hymns. Sadly, it doesn't seem to have done much good.

[@cbatus]

i get chills so inspirational

[@madamemoiselle.lilith]

We shall overcome, Palestine.

[@rmwein1948]

An Eternal Hope & Spirit of the America Spirit and Dream Forever;

[@anonymus8665]

We shall live in peace NOW!!!!

[@gregandelsiemitchell4868]

I’m sucking back the tears. This is the America that hits me in the gut and overwhelms me with emotion. There may be some nostalgia mixed in but probably not as I was only 2 in 1964. I’m damn proud of #MoreOfUs.

[@kikenobel8724]

Hermosa melodía, hermosa mujer...

[@dipankarchattopadhyay5341]

Golden days of USA....

[@jeffj9322]

Happy Birthday Joan Baez born on January 9, 1941. She is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and activist. Her contemporary folk music often includes songs of protest or social justice. - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joan_Baez

[@hopeatlast6235]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@leonardhurley5761]

Very difficult to believe that after all that has happened that there is so little real progress. There is in the heart of the human a desire to destroy based on a fear that is unnatural.

[@DeeLillyHannah]

Such a wonderful song man

[@lovelovelovemusic1177]

LOVE

[@maxkloss1720]

RIP GEORGE FLOYD💐

[@mariahg6146]

This didn’t age well...

[@jonathannorthrup6283]

This video doesn’t show the actual march on Washington…

[@diamondsprince]

we shall overcome, but when? more than fifty years and we've been singing the same song

[@FenFenLu-xt6lu]

🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦

[@PascalDuchene-pn6fl]

Great song ❤

[@Prauwlet213]

Still very relevant

[@jsallen1946]

Please don't butcher historic footage into widescreen.

[@katepppppp1]

We shall overcome We shall overcome We shall overcome, someday Oh, deep in my heart I know that I do believe We shall overcome, someday We shall be alright We shall be alright We shall be alright, someday Oh, deep in my heart I know that I do believe We shall overcome, someday We shall live in peace We shall live in peace We shall live in peace, someday Oh, deep in my heart I know that I do believe We shall overcome, someday We are not afraid (oh Lord) We are not afraid (oh Lord) We are not afraid, today Oh, deep in my heart I know that I do believe We shall overcome, someday We shall overcome (oh Lord) We shall overcome (oh Lord) We shall overcome, someday Oh, deep in my heart I know that I do believe We shall overcome, someday

[@davidschestenger3366]

Never more actual, WE SHALL OVERCOME

[@BigDogCountry]

Overcome _this_.

[@andrealanzillotta4388]

JUSTICE FOR GEORGE FLOYD

[@Eleison23]

MLK Day 2023.🕯🙏🏻👼🏻

[@LetArtsLive]

He shall overcome someday but not yet

[@kenneth7826]

History

[@Sojourner927]

😢😥

[@sunnywakefield9254]

WE OVER CAME THIS ....NOW WE WILL OVER COME ANIMAL CRUELITY !!!!

[@nicejob4218]

George Floyd ✊

[@maryannebobik4899]

Sad, there is still so much hate,false pride in this country.

[@kaizerduszel5964]

RIP GEORGE FLOYD

[@nadet5353]

The sound of god

[@Alexandra-ms2pp]

in honor of Floyd.

[@udaychandpramanik9016]

Red Salute from India ✊🏽✊🏽

[@mariahg6146]

Yeah this didn’t age well....

[@juicerversion1236]

Baddie

[@pieman420]

trump needs to face the masses fighting for peace and justice

[@bereketabmekonnen6769]

The cross is not a joke, you think you’re funny when you put cannabis on the cross, but that is very offensive and rude

[@wewanttolive1786]

She didn't want non-Jewish immigration into Israel though? 🤔🤔

[@paradiesgarten2011]

Heart chakra will be open in 2021 for all people, even evil ones.. so there is a chance for peace..

[@jos6232]

So great!!why today everyone gets high on gender etc but racism is still here???

[@jrizaac]

This REALLY pissed off Malcolm X

[@MrRJMGREEN]

Why? Do tell.

[@24squire]

this is for school i-

[@HostileRick1]

Just bought a new rifle and a bump stock ;) Time to take the kids to the sgooting range and spread the love of the gun and the 2nd amendment :)

[@dickslayer111]

57 years later I want to march on

[@irisstraschmi]

💞💞💞