Demanding Respect. Thousands of people gathered in 1968 for the Poor People’s Campaign, and they made it known they weren’t leaving without a fight. Here, Jesse Jackson is at a press conference voicing the demands for the campaign. Organizers say they weren't leaving until their needs were met, and they meant it. More than 300 demonstrators were arrested June 24th after the permit expired at Resurrection City. #1968CampaignForPoor