| − | '''March for Life''' is an event that occurs annually in [[Washington, D.C.]] which peacefully commemorates the tragedy of [[abortion]].<ref>http://www.marchforlife.org/</ref> The March for Life began in 1974, on the first anniversary of ''[[Roe v. Wade]]'' (1973). Founded by Miss [[Nellie Gray]], who has led it ever since, she also has a non-profit organization by the same name which provides educational workshops typically the day before the [[March]]. Many organizations and groups from across the nation attend the March for Life. For example, [[Conservapedia]] has led increasing numbers to the March for Life each year beginning in 2009, and led more than a hundred participants on the very cold day of Jan. 24, 2011. | + | The '''March for Life''' is the largest and longest annual gathering in [[Washington, D.C.]], in support of life and against [[abortion]].<ref>http://www.marchforlife.org/</ref> The March for Life began in 1974, on the first anniversary of ''[[Roe v. Wade]]'' (1973).<ref>If the anniversary falls on a weekend, then the next day that Congress is in session is used instead.</ref> Founded by Miss [[Nellie Gray]], who has led it ever since, she also has a non-profit organization by the same name which provides educational workshops typically the day before the [[March]]. Many organizations and groups from across the nation attend the March for Life. For example, [[Conservapedia]] has led increasing numbers to the March for Life each year beginning in 2009, and led more than a hundred participants on the very cold day of Jan. 24, 2011. |
| | The influence of the March for Life is approximately 20 times its attendance, as the average person who attends communicates his participation to 20 others.<ref>Some, such as clergyman, obviously influence far more.</ref> An attendance of 400,000 thereby influences perhaps 8 million persons annually, and during a period of a decade the cumulative overall influence reaches perhaps 40 million persons in a personal way. | | The influence of the March for Life is approximately 20 times its attendance, as the average person who attends communicates his participation to 20 others.<ref>Some, such as clergyman, obviously influence far more.</ref> An attendance of 400,000 thereby influences perhaps 8 million persons annually, and during a period of a decade the cumulative overall influence reaches perhaps 40 million persons in a personal way. |