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| − | The '''March for Life''' is | + | 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}}-->}}<br /> |
| − | 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. | + | 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 last March for Life was held on Friday, January 18, 2019, in [[Washington, D.C.]] |
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| + | 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 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. | ||
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The March for Life has grown to participation by about 1 in every 400 Americans from East of the [[Mississippi River]].<ref>The population East of the Mississippi River is estimated to be about 178 million.</ref> Additional people from across the nation and out West also travel to attend the March for Life. In Canada, a March for Life is held on May 12th each year. | The March for Life has grown to participation by about 1 in every 400 Americans from East of the [[Mississippi River]].<ref>The population East of the Mississippi River is estimated to be about 178 million.</ref> Additional people from across the nation and out West also travel to attend the March for Life. In Canada, a March for Life is held on May 12th each year. | ||
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| + | The 2019 March for Life saw a first: President [[Donald Trump]] spoke live at the March, the first time a sitting President has spoken live at the event (in prior years, a President who addressed the March did so via prerecorded video). | ||
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==See also== | ==See also== | ||
*[[Thine Eyes]] | *[[Thine Eyes]] | ||
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| + | ==Further reading== | ||
| + | *[https://www.foxnews.com/us/2018/01/19/march-for-life-look-at-largest-anti-abortion-rally-in-united-states.html March for Life: A look at the largest anti-abortion rally in the United States], by Madeline Farber, Fox News. | ||
| + | *March for Life signs: [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/the-best-signs-we-saw-at-the-2018-march-for-life][https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/01/20/photos-the-best-signs-at-the-45th-annual-march-for-life/] | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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[[Category:United States Politics]] | [[Category:United States Politics]] | ||
[[Category:Abortion]] | [[Category:Abortion]] | ||
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Revision as of 19:42, January 26, 2020
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.
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.[1] 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 last March for Life was held on Friday, January 18, 2019, in Washington, D.C.
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.[1]
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 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).[2] 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 March for Life has grown to participation by about 1 in every 400 Americans from East of the Mississippi River.[3] Additional people from across the nation and out West also travel to attend the March for Life. In Canada, a March for Life is held on May 12th each year.
The 2019 March for Life saw a first: President Donald Trump spoke live at the March, the first time a sitting President has spoken live at the event (in prior years, a President who addressed the March did so via prerecorded video).
| Year | Estimated Attendance |
|---|---|
| 1974 | 20,000[4] |
| 1975 | 50,000[5] |
| 1976 | 65,000[5] |
| 2000 | 100,000[5] |
| 2005 | 200,000[5] |
| 2008 | 225,000[4] |
| 2009 | 300,000 |
| 2010 | 400,000 |
| 2011 | 400,000[6] |
| 2012 | 400,000[7] |
| 2013 | 500,000[8] |
| 2014 | 300,000 |
| 2015 | 500,000 |
| 2016 | 100,000[9] |
Contents
- 1 Photos from 2016 March for Life by Conservapedia
- 2 Photos from 2015 March for Life by Conservapedia
- 3 Photos from 2014 March for Life by Conservapedia
- 4 Photos from 2013 March for Life by Conservapedia
- 5 Photos from 2012 March for Life by Conservapedia
- 6 Photos from 2011 March for Life by Conservapedia
- 7 Photos from 2010 March for Life by Conservapedia
- 8 Photos from 2009 March for Life by Conservapedia
- 9 See also
- 10 Further reading
- 11 References
Photos from 2016 March for Life by Conservapedia
- Our photos from the March for Life 2016!
The starting of the 2016 March for Life.
Crowd around the Washington Monument at the 2016 March for Life.
Rally with the crowd hearing speakers at the 2016 March for Life.
The march on Constitution Avenue during the 2016 March for Life.
The march on Constitution Avenue, with banners from the Netherlands and France and the Cross.
Seminarians from Poland during the 2016 March for Life.
Photos from 2015 March for Life by Conservapedia
- Live from March for Life 2015!
A large crowd fills Constitution Avenue to the vanishing point during the 2015 March for Life.
These marchers from Louisiana relax on the steps of the Longworth House Office Building on Independence Avenue after the 2015 March for Life.
"Life Counts!" say these participants as they march up Constitution Avenue during the 2015 March for Life.
A French-speaking delegation joins the 2015 March for Life, proclaiming, literally, the "right to be born."
A marcher at the 2015 March for Life gives another reason for marching up Constitution Avenue on such a cold day.
Young activists from Detroit join the 2015 March for Life.
March for Life 2015 participants gather for the rally on the National Mall. Note the Washington Monument in the background.
"Defend Life" say the signs these participants carry at the 2015 March for Life.
Activists from the Bronx join in the 2015 March for Life.
These two activists came to the 2015 March for Life from Florida State University.
Photos from 2014 March for Life by Conservapedia
Photos from 2013 March for Life by Conservapedia
Photos from 2012 March for Life by Conservapedia
Photos from 2011 March for Life by Conservapedia
Photos from 2010 March for Life by Conservapedia
Photos from 2009 March for Life by Conservapedia
March for Life 2009 outside U.S. Supreme Court
See also
Further reading
- March for Life: A look at the largest anti-abortion rally in the United States, by Madeline Farber, Fox News.
- March for Life signs: [1][2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 http://www.marchforlife.org/
- ↑ Some, such as clergymen, obviously influence far more.
- ↑ The population East of the Mississippi River is estimated to be about 178 million.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 http://www.catholic.org/politics/story.php?id=31298
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 http://www.marchforlife.org/content/view/13/26/
- ↑ http://prolifeleague.com/articles/60-march-for-life-2011.html . The cold weather -- 10 degrees below normal in D.C. and even colder at many points of departure -- caused some to postpone their attendance until 2012.
- ↑ http://ewtnnews.com/catholic-news/US.php?id=4725 . Also, an onsite report by a bus driver to a Conservapedian said there were more buses in 2012 than in 2011, when the crowd was 400,000, despite the cold rain throughout the day.
- ↑ http://www.catholicvirginian.org/archive/2013/2013vol88iss7/pages/2013vol88iss7.html
- ↑ A State of Emergency existed in D.C. and surrounding states due to a massive snowstorm.
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