In a student-driven movement thousands of demonstrators flooded the streets in the United States for public protests against gun violence.
In a student-driven movement thousands of demonstrators flooded the streets in the United States for public protests against gun violence.
The most ambitious show of force by students to end gun violence, saw hundreds of thousands of students, teachers,parents, survivors of shootings swarming the streets of Washington for the 'March For Our Lives' rally.
The demonstration came more than one month after 17 students were killed at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.
1. Students and gun control advocates hold the "March for Our Lives"
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Students and gun control advocates hold the "March for Our Lives" event demanding gun control after recent school shootings at a rally in Washington, US, March 24, 2018. PHOTO CREDIT: Reuters
2. "March for Our Lives" event
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"March for Our Lives" event PHOTO CREDIT: Reuters
3. People watch the rally
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People watch the rally from the balcony of the Newseum building as students and gun control advocates hold the "March for Our Lives" PHOTO CREDIT: Reuters
4. Protesters hold photos of victims
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Protesters hold photos of victims of school shootings during a "March For Our Lives" demonstration demanding gun control in New York City. PHOTO CREDIT: Reuters
5. Emma Gonzalez, a student and shooting survivor
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Emma Gonzalez, a student and shooting survivor from the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, cries as she addresses the conclusion of the "March for Our Lives" event demanding gun control after recent school shootings at a rally in Washington. PHOTO CREDIT: Reuters
6. A protestor holds a sign
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A protestor holds a sign during a "March For Our Lives" demonstration demanding gun control in Sacramento, California. PHOTO CREDIT: Reuters
7. "March For Our Lives" demonstration demanding gun control
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"March For Our Lives" demonstration demanding gun control PHOTO CREDIT: Reuters
8. Protestors hold signs
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Protestors hold signs PHOTO CREDIT: Reuters
9. A child sits with her family
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A child sits with her family during a "March for Our Lives" demonstration demanding gun control in Seattle, Washington. PHOTO CREDIT: Reuters
10. High school students carry a banner
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High school students carry a banner during a "March for Our Lives" demonstration demanding gun control in Seattle. PHOTO CREDIT: Reuters
