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Before King's 'Dream' Day, City Feared Nightmare

Many white residents of Washington, D.C., didn't expect the day of Aug. 28, 1963, to shine as a beacon in the history of U.S. civil rights.
"They expected riot and mayhem," historian Taylor Branch, told Steve Inskeep.
That day, the sale of alcohol was suspended; plasma was stockpiled at hospitals; and baseball games were cancelled, so the fans wouldn't be caught up in the turmoil of a riot that officials believed was sure to come.

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: PBS Democratic Convention Coverage -- A NewsHour Special Report TV SPECIAL: Thursday, August 28, 8-11pm
Presumptive Presidential nominee Barack Obama is scheduled to deliver his acceptance speech at the close of the evening. Note: You can watch the program live at 5:00pm on the Oregon Channel. Find out more about OPB's digital channels.

Radio Highlights: Morning Edition RADIO: August 28, 3 - 9 am
Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. was halfway through his speech at the March on Washington when he stopped reading his prepared notes. That's when inspiration struck, and he delivered his most famous speech. The "I Have a Dream" speech 45 years on.; Think Out Loud RADIO: August 28, 9-10 am
A discussion about the next president, foreign policy and national security. Comment now on the blog and help shape the conversation.; World, Have Your Say RADIO: August 28, 10-11 am
An international call-in talk program where the audience sets the agenda. If you want to have your say, go to www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/worldhaveyoursay

Television Highlights: Burt Wolf: Travels & Traditions TV: Thursday, August 28, 6-6:30pm
"Southwestern France" - Tour the city of Toulouse, visit the largest Romanesque Church in Europe and explore cave paintings.; Nightly Business Report TV: Thursday, August 28, 6:30-7pm
This award-winning program combines business and economic news, extensive financial market coverage, corporate profiles and features and commentaries by noted economists and business experts.; Soundstage: Macy Gray TV: Thursday, August 28, 11pm-12am
This singer-songwriter with a unique voice performs hits and new tracks with her 10-piece band.

Web Highlights: Sign Up for OPB's Public Insight Network WEB:
Share what you know by becoming a news source for OPB. Sign up and help make our news coverage even stronger. Learn more; Sneak Peek: New Kids Shows WEB:
Starting in September, Martha Speaks and Sid the Science Kid premiere on OPB. Get a sneak peek at what the shows are about and how they educate and entertain kids and parents all at the same time!; Election 2008 - OPB News WEB:
Redefining The Race For State Treasurer
Why are national fuel efficiency standards even an issue in a state treasurer's race?