Why was it essential to the organizers of the March of Washington that the event be orderly?

It was very important to the organizers of the March on Washington that this activity would be an orderly one. There were so many people that were going to attend this event. These people came from all walks of life representing different races, religions, and classes of people. If activities got out of hand and violence occurred, the potential for a large number of casualties was very high. If that were to have occurred, it would have damaged the credibility of the Civil Rights Movement and of Martin Luther King, Jr.

If this March on Washington failed because of disorderly actions, it might have made it more difficult for the people in the Civil Rights Movement to accomplish their goals. A disorderly march likely would have led to a loss of support from those lawmakers who were supportive of change and from those people in the general public that were supportive of change.

The need for an orderly march was very important.