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March for Life – Washington, DC

Pro-Life Rally in the Nation's Capitol

By Rachel Cooper, About.com

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The March for Life is an annual gathering of pro-life Americans held in Washington, DC each January on the anniversary of the date of the Supreme Court’s infamous 1973 Roe v. Wade decision. Approximately, 100,000 Americans march on this day to promote the prolife message. Various pro-life organizations hold events before and after the March. The Catholic Archdiocese of Washington hosts a March for Life Youth Rally and Mass every year at the Verizon Center.

Date and Time: January 22, 2010 at Noon

Location: National Mall, Washington, DC

The event begins with a rally and then proceeds with a march down Constitution Avenue ending in front of the Supreme Court.

For more information, visit marchforlife.org

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