On Sept. 2, 1963 the “CBS Evening News with Walter Cronkite” became the first network newscast to double in length from 15 to 30 minutes. Tonight, we at the CBS Evening News celebrate 57 years of powerful reporting with an eye towards the future. | CBS Evening News

August 28th marks the 60th anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington as well as Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" speech. American History TV takes a look at the Civil Rights movement in 1963 this weekend with 5 hours of programming. First, the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute commemorates the 60th anniversary of the Birmingham Children's March. Then, the American Enterprise Institute discusses the March on Washington and MLK Jr.'s speech. Finally, at the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library