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The '''March for Life''' is an annual rally held in [[Washington, D.C.]] in support of life and against [[abortion]].  It is held on a date near January 22, the date on which (in 1973) abortion on demand was upheld in ''[[Roe v. Wade]]''.  {{before on after|2021|01|18|'''''This year the march was held on Friday, January 24, 2020.'''''|The 2019 march is taking place today.|<!--{{before on after|2021|11|28|<br/>before|day of|after}}-->}}  The goal of the March for Life -- an overruling of ''[[Roe v. Wade|Roe]]'' -- was achieved on June 24, 2022 in ''[[Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization]]''.

The '''March for Life''' is an annual rally held in [[Washington, D.C.]] in support of life and against [[abortion]].  It is held on a date near January 22, the date on which (in 1973) abortion on demand was upheld in ''[[Roe v. Wade]]''.  {{before on after|2021|01|18|'''''This year the march was held on Friday, January 24, 2020.'''''|The 2019 march is taking place today.|<!--{{before on after|2021|11|28|<br/>before|day of|after}}-->}}  The goal of the March for Life -- an overruling of ''[[Roe v. Wade|Roe]]'' -- was achieved on June 24, 2022 in ''[[Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization]]''.

The '''March on Life''' is among the largest annual gatherings in the [[United States]] of citizens engaging in [[self-government]].  '''The movement is a constantly growing crowd of currently about 400,000 people gathers annually'''.<ref name="March for Life">http://www.marchforlife.org/</ref>  By comparison, the biggest sports events attract attendance of only 100,000–250,000, and the biggest cities can accommodate tourism of only about 200,000 at any particular time.

The '''March on Life''' is among the largest annual gatherings in the [[United States]] of citizens engaging in [[self-government]].  '''The movement is a constantly growing crowd of currently about 400,000 people gather annually'''.<ref name="March for Life">http://www.marchforlife.org/</ref>  By comparison, the biggest sports events attract attendance of only 100,000–250,000, and the biggest cities can accommodate tourism of only about 200,000 at any particular time.

The March for Life began in 1974, on the first anniversary of ''[[Roe v. Wade]]'' (1973).  In addition, over 100,000 gather around the nation in various cities, such as on the West Coast.  A historically significant March for Life in D.C. was held on Friday, January 25, 2013 – near the 40th anniversary of [[Roe v. Wade]].<ref name="March for Life"/>

The March for Life began in 1974, on the first anniversary of ''[[Roe v. Wade]]'' (1973).  In addition, over 100,000 gather around the nation in various cities, such as on the West Coast.  A historically significant March for Life in D.C. was held on Friday, January 25, 2013 – near the 40th anniversary of [[Roe v. Wade]].<ref name="March for Life"/>

The March for Life was founded by the late Miss [[Nellie Gray]], who led it for nearly four decades. She also set up 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 large groups to the March for Life each year beginning in 2009.

The March for Life was founded by the late Miss [[Nellie Gray]], who led it for nearly four decades. She also set up a non-profit organization by the same name that 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 large groups to the March for Life each year beginning in 2009.

The influence of the March for Life might be estimated to be approximately 25 times its attendance, as the average person who attends is bound to communicate his participation to 25 others (at a conservative estimate).<ref>Some, such as clergymen, obviously influence far more.</ref>  '''''An attendance of 400,000 thereby influences perhaps 10 million persons annually, and during a period of a decade the cumulative overall influence reaches perhaps 50 million persons in a personal way'''''.

The influence of the March for Life might be estimated to be approximately 25 times its attendance, as the average person who attends is bound to communicate his participation to 25 others (at a conservative estimate).<ref>Some, such as clergymen, obviously influence far more.</ref>  '''''An attendance of 400,000 thereby influences perhaps 10 million persons annually, and during a period of a decade the cumulative overall influence reaches perhaps 50 million persons in a personal way'''''.