DC Voting Rights March
"Free DC! Free DC!," was the only sound that could be heard as an estimated 5,000 citizens and civil rights leaders braved the cold, damp, and windy weather to demand voting representation. The DC Voting Rights March was led by Mayor Adrian Fenty, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, the District City Council, DC Vote and other groups in a civil rights coalition on Emancipation Day. The March commenced at Freedom Plaza (13th and Pennsylvania Ave., NW) and proceeded along Pennsylvania Avenue, then rallying the U.S. Capitol Reflecting Pool.
The residents of D.C. are fed up over Congress not giving us the right to vote. We are here today to say to Congress, 'If you have the legislation in front of you that would give us the full vote in the House of Representatives, we want you to pass that legislation now! - Mayor Adrian Fenty
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Marchers carry a large banner - Maryland Stands with D.C. - Voting Rights Now!
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People from every race, creed, and belief join the March for DC to be truly Free.
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Marchers reach rallying point on the Western side of the United States Capitol Reflecting Pool.
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The crowd of citizens and visitors to our city gather at the United States Capitol Reflecting Pool.
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The rally just keeps growing.
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And growing.
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And growing...
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Marchers listen to speeches given by our civic leaders.
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The great dome of the U.S. Capitol can be seen from the demonstration. A Demonstrator holds up a sign "GOT NO VOTE ON HILL - GOT NO VOTE COUNCIL - NEED/WANT BOTH NOW."
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Thousands of Marchers have gathered at the rally.
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