The photograph shows a man in close-up holding a handheld radio (walkie-talkie) to his ear and speaking. In the background, stairs, additional persons, and parked vehicles are visible, indicating a public gathering place. The walkie-talkie points to the logistical requirements that a large-scale demonstration of this magnitude entailed. The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom on August 28, 1963 required extensive coordination among organizers, law enforcement, and officials on site. Such communication devices were an important tool in 1963 for real-time coordination in managing crowds and operations. The person is not clearly identifiable and is therefore described neutrally.