Response to President Roosevelt's inaction: Frustrated by President Franklin D. Roosevelt's seemingly slow response to address racial inequality, Randolph believed that a large-scale march on Washington would bring attention to the plight of African Americans and compel the government to take action
Influence of the Civil Rights Movement: The march was influenced by the growing momentum of the Civil Rights Movement, which sought to challenge segregation and discrimination laws. Randolph wanted to use the march as a catalyst to advance the civil rights agenda
Economic pressure: Randolph recognized the importance of economic pressure as a tool for change. He understood that a massive disruption to the nation's capital through the march would have severe economic consequences and force the government to listen to their demands.