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Women’s March on Washington, D.C.

January 21, 2017, 6:22 PM

<p>Hollyn Wills, 10, VA. said that she “Was marching today so I can be what I want when I grow up.” Thousands of demonstrators gather in the Nation’s Capital for the Women’s March on Washington to protest the policies of President Donald Trump. January 21, 2017. (Photo: Mary F. Calvert for Yahoo News) </p>

<p>Barbara Cooper and Cynthia Butler, VA., attended the march. Thousands of demonstrators gather in the Nation’s Capital for the Women’s March on Washington to protest the policies of President Donald Trump. January 21, 2017. (Photo: Mary F. Calvert for Yahoo News) </p>

<p>Madasun Coates, (cq) 12, MD., marched in support of women’s rights. Thousands of demonstrators gather in the Nation’s Capital for the Women’s March on Washington to protest the policies of President Donald Trump. January 21, 2017. (Photo: Mary F. Calvert for Yahoo News) </p>

<p>Thousands of demonstrators gather in the Nation’s Capital for the Women’s March on Washington to protest the policies of President Donald Trump. January 21, 2017. (Photo: Mary F. Calvert for Yahoo News) </p>

<p>Thousands of demonstrators gather in the Nation’s Capital for the Women’s March on Washington to protest the policies of President Donald Trump. January 21, 2017. (Photo: Mary F. Calvert for Yahoo News) </p>

<p>Thousands of demonstrators gather in the Nation’s Capital for the Women’s March on Washington to protest the policies of President Donald Trump. January 21, 2017. (Photo: Mary F. Calvert for Yahoo News) </p>

<p>Thousands of demonstrators gather in the Nation’s Capital for the Women’s March on Washington to protest the policies of President Donald Trump. January 21, 2017. (Photo: Mary F. Calvert for Yahoo News) </p>

<p>Marchers sat on top of a truck and chanted: “Hands too small can’t build a wall!” Thousands of demonstrators gather in the Nation’s Capital for the Women’s March on Washington to protest the policies of President Donald Trump. January 21, 2017. (Photo: Mary F. Calvert for Yahoo News) </p>

<p>Thousands of demonstrators gather in the Nation’s Capital for the Women’s March on Washington to protest the policies of President Donald Trump. January 21, 2017. (Photo: Mary F. Calvert for Yahoo News) </p>

<p>Thousands of demonstrators gather in the Nation’s Capital for the Women’s March on Washington to protest the policies of President Donald Trump. January 21, 2017. (Photo: Mary F. Calvert for Yahoo News) </p>

<p>Hannah Noel, NC, Sarah Perlman, MA. and Julia Hermann, DC attended the march. Thousands of demonstrators gather in the Nation’s Capital for the Women’s March on Washington to protest the policies of President Donald Trump. January 21, 2017. (Photo: Mary F. Calvert for Yahoo News) </p>

<p>Zyah Brown, 5, DC said “I wanna tell Donald Trump he needs to be nice to girls.” Thousands of demonstrators gather in the Nation’s Capital for the Women’s March on Washington to protest the policies of President Donald Trump. January 21, 2017. (Photo: Mary F. Calvert for Yahoo News) </p>

<p>Thousands of demonstrators gather in the Nation’s Capital for the Women’s March on Washington to protest the policies of President Donald Trump. January 21, 2017. (Photo: Mary F. Calvert for Yahoo News) </p>

<p>Thousands of demonstrators gather in the Nation’s Capital for the Women’s March on Washington to protest the policies of President Donald Trump. January 21, 2017. (Photo: Mary F. Calvert for Yahoo News) </p>

<p>Thousands of demonstrators gather in the Nation’s Capital for the Women’s March on Washington to protest the policies of President Donald Trump. January 21, 2017. (Photo: Mary F. Calvert for Yahoo News) </p>

<p>Near the White House, US Secret Service officers worked to move demonstrators out of the area. Thousands of demonstrators gather in the Nation’s Capital for the Women’s March on Washington to protest the policies of President Donald Trump. January 21, 2017. (Photo: Mary F. Calvert for Yahoo News) </p>

<p>Thousands of demonstrators gather in the Nation’s Capital for the Women’s March on Washington to protest the policies of President Donald Trump. January 21, 2017. (Photo: Mary F. Calvert for Yahoo News) </p>

<p>Trump supporters attended the march and shouted “Is anyone feeling triggered?” and “Get over it!” Thousands of demonstrators gather in the Nation’s Capital for the Women’s March on Washington to protest the policies of President Donald Trump. January 21, 2017. (Photo: Mary F. Calvert for Yahoo News) </p>

<p>Thousands of demonstrators gather in the Nation’s Capital for the Women’s March on Washington to protest the policies of President Donald Trump. January 21, 2017. (Photo: Mary F. Calvert for Yahoo News) </p>

<p>Thousands of demonstrators gather in the Nation’s Capital for the Women’s March on Washington to protest the policies of President Donald Trump. January 21, 2017. (Photo: Mary F. Calvert for Yahoo News) </p>

<p>Thousands of demonstrators gather in the Nation’s Capital for the Women’s March on Washington to protest the policies of President Donald Trump. January 21, 2017. (Photo: Mary F. Calvert for Yahoo News) </p>

<p>Banners are held aloft during Women’s March on Washington in reaction to U.S. President Donald Trump’s inauguration in Washington, U.S., January 21, 2017. (REUTERS/Joshua Roberts) </p>

<p>Protesters attend the Women’s March on Washington, with the U.S. Capitol seen in the background, on January 21, 2017 in Washington, DC. (Mario Tama/Getty Images) </p>

<p>Protesters walk across Constitution Avenue near the White House for the Women’s March on Washington during the first full day of Donald Trump’s presidency, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 in Washington. (AP Photo/John Minchillo) </p>

<p>Protesters march in Washington, DC, during the Womens March on January 21, 2017. (JOSHUA LOTT/AFP/Getty Images) </p>

<p>Protesters march in Washington, DC, during the Womens March on January 21, 2017. (ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images) </p>

<p>A crowd fills Independence Avenue during the Women’s March on Washington, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) </p>

<p>Protesters march in Washington, DC, during the Womens March on January 21, 2017. (ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images) </p>

<p>A protestor, who identified herself as a ‘U.S. Citizen from Seattle’ holds up a sign near the Washington Monument during the Women’s March on Washington January 21, 2017 in Washington, DC. (Drew Angerer/Getty Images) </p>

<p>Protesters attend the Women’s March on Washington on January 21, 2017 in Washington, DC. (Mario Tama/Getty Images) </p>

<p>Protesters attend the Women’s March on Washington on January 21, 2017 in Washington, DC. (Jessica Kourkounis/Getty Images) </p>

<p>Protesters flood Independence Avenue during the Women’s March on Washington January 21, 2017 in Washington, DC. (Drew Angerer/Getty Images) </p>

<p>A person with a mask like U.S. President Donald Trump joins the Women’s March on Washington in Washington, DC, U.S. January 21, 2017.(REUTERS/Brian Snyder) </p>

<p>Zee Arenas, of Maryland, stood for hours on a post above the crowd holding signs at the Women’s March in Washington in Washington D.C., on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017. (Renee Jones Schneider /Star Tribune via AP) </p>

<p>Protesters chant during the Women’s March on Washington January 21, 2017 in Washington, DC. (Aaron P. Bernstein/Getty Images) </p>

<p>Protesters display their signs in Washington, DC, during the Womens March on January 21, 2017. (JOSHUA LOTT/AFP/Getty Images) </p>

<p>Protesters display their signs in Washington, DC, during the Womens March on January 21, 2017. (JOSHUA LOTT/AFP/Getty Images) </p>

<p>Protesters gather on the Ellipse near the South Lawn of the White House during the Women’s March on Washington January 21, 2017 in Washington, DC. (Drew Angerer/Getty Images) </p>

<p>Protesters are seen in Washington, DC, during the Womens March on January 21, 2017. (JOSHUA LOTT/AFP/Getty Images) </p>

<p>Protesters march along the intersection of Independence Avenue and 14th Street during the Women’s March on Washington January 21, 2017 in Washington, DC. (Drew Angerer/Getty Images) </p>

<p>Protesters flood Independence Avenue during the Women’s March on Washington January 21, 2017 in Washington, DC. (Drew Angerer/Getty Images) </p>

<p>Protesters cheer on the side of Independence Avenue during the Women’s March on Washington January 21, 2017 in Washington, DC. (Drew Angerer/Getty Images) </p>

<p>A protester, holding a Donald Trump doll wearing a pink cap, marches in Washington, DC, during the Womens March on January 21, 2017. (ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images) </p>

<p>Protesters crowd the National Mall in Washington, DC, during the Womens March on January 21, 2017. (ZACH GIBSON/AFP/Getty Images) </p>

<p>Demonstrators sit on a wall on Independence Avenue during the Women’s March on Washington in Washington, DC, January 21, 2017. (JIM WATSON/AFP/Getty Images) </p>

<p>A mother (L) embraces her daughter during the Women’s March on January 21, 2017 in Washington, DC. (JOSHUA LOTT/AFP/Getty Images) </p>

<p>Demonstrators protest during the Women’s March on January 21, 2017 in Washington, DC. (JOSHUA LOTT/AFP/Getty Images) </p>

<p>A demonstrators wears Wonder Woman glasses as she attends the Women’s March on January 21, 2017 in Washington, DC. (JOSHUA LOTT/AFP/Getty Images) </p>

<p>Demonstrators climb a tree with placards as others march on Independence Avenue during the Women’s March on Washington in Washington, DC, January 21, 2017. (JIM WATSON/AFP/Getty Images) </p>

<p>Demonstrators carry placards as they march on Independence Avenue during the Women’s March on Washington in Washington, DC, January 21, 2017. (JIM WATSON/AFP/Getty Images) </p>

<p>Demonstrators protest on the National Mall in Washington, DC, for the Women’s March on January 21, 2017. (ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP/Getty Images) </p>

<p>Demonstrators protest on the National Mall in Washington, DC, for the Women’s March on January 21, 2017. (ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images) </p>

<p>Protesters march in Washington, DC, during the Womens March on January 21, 2017. (ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images) </p>

<p>Paige Carmichael, 6, from Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, participates in the Women’s March on Washington, following the inauguration of U.S. President Donald Trump, in Washington, D.C., January 21, 2017. (REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson) </p>

<p>Protesters march in Washington, DC, during the Womens March on January 21, 2017. (ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images) </p>

<p>Protesters attend the Women’s March on Washington on January 21, 2017 in Washington, DC. (Mario Tama/Getty Images) </p>

<p>Protesters attend the Women’s March on Washington on January 21, 2017 in Washington, DC. (Mario Tama/Getty Images) </p>

<p>Demonstrators protest on the National Mall in Washington, DC, for the Women’s March on January 21, 2017. (ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP/Getty Images) </p>

<p>Demonstrators protest on the National Mall in Washington, DC, for the Women’s March on January 21, 2017. (ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP/Getty Images) </p>

<p>Protesters march in Washington, DC, during the Womens March on January 21, 2017. (ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images) </p>

<p>Former U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry walks to join the Women’s March on Washington, after the inauguration of U.S. President Donald Trump, in Washington, DC, U.S. January 21, 2017. (REUTERS/Brian Snyder) </p>

<p>Women with bright pink hats and signs begin to gather early and are set to make their voices heard on the first full day of Donald Trump’s presidency, Jan. 21, 2017, in Washington, D.C. (Photo: Mary F. Calvert for Yahoo News) </p>

<p>Protesters attend the Women’s March on Washington on Jan. 21, 2017, in Washington, D.C. (Jessica Kourkounis/Getty Images) </p>

<p>Protesters attend the Women’s March on Washington on Jan. 21, 2017, in Washington, D.C. (Jessica Kourkounis/Getty Images) </p>

<p>Protesters attend the Women’s March on Washington on Jan. 21, 2017, in Washington, D.C. (Jessica Kourkounis/Getty Images) </p>

<p>Protesters gather during the Women’s March on Washington, Jan. 21, 2017, in Washington, D.C. (Aaron P. Bernstein/Getty Images) </p>

<p>Protesters attend the Women’s March on Washington, Jan. 21, 2017, in Washington, D.C. (Jessica Kourkounis/Getty Images) </p>

<p>Protesters gather during the Women’s March on Washington, Jan. 21, 2017, in Washington, D.C. (Aaron P. Bernstein/Getty Images) </p>

<p>Protesters attend the Women’s March on Washington on Jan. 21, 2017, in Washington, D.C. (Jessica Kourkounis/Getty Images) </p>

<p>Women with bright pink hats and signs gather early to make their voices heard on the first full day of Donald Trump’s presidency, Jan. 21, 2017, in Washington, D.C. (Photo: Mary F. Calvert for Yahoo News) </p>

<p>People gather for the Women’s March in Washington, D.C., Jan. 21, 2017. (REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton) </p>

<p>People gather for the Women’s March in Washington,D.C., Jan. 21, 2017. (REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton) </p>

<p>Protesters march past the Capitol during the Women’s March on Washington, Jan. 21, 2017, in Washington, D.C. (Aaron P. Bernstein/Getty Images) </p>

<p>At the first station of the Red Line metro, in Shady Grove, Md., thousands try to reach the Womens March on Washington, held a day after the inauguration of Donald Trump, on Jan. 21, 2017. (Bastiaan Slabbers/NurPhoto via Getty Images) </p>

<p>Demonstrators leaving Union Station for the Women’s March on Washington, Jan. 21, 2017, in Washington, D.C. (Jessica Kourkounis/Getty Images) </p>

<p>Demonstrators arrive at the U.S. Capitol for the Women’s March on Washington on Jan. 21, 2017, in Washington, D.C. (Jessica Kourkounis/Getty Images) </p>

<p>Nadia da Rosa, 15, from Providence, R.I., attends the Women’s March on Washington on Jan. 21, 2017, in Washington, on the first full day of Donald Trump’s presidency. (AP Photo/Sait Serkan Gurbuz) </p>

<p>Protesters arrive on the platform at the Capital South Metro station for the Women’s March on Washington on Jan. 21, 2017, in Washington, D.C. (Jessica Kourkounis/Getty Images) </p>

<p>Free signs are handed out to demonstrators as they arrive at Union Station for the Women’s March on Washington on January 21, 2017, in Washington, D.C. (Jessica Kourkounis/Getty Images) </p>

<p>People gather for the Women’s March in Washington., January 21, 2017. (REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton) </p>

<p>People pack the streets near the National Mall for the start of the Women’s March in Washington, January 21, 2017. (REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst) </p>

<p>Women with bright pink hats and signs begin to gather early to make their voices heard on the first full day of Donald Trump’s presidency, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana) </p>

<p>People gather for the Women’s March in Washington, January 21, 2017. (REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton) </p>

<p>A demonstrator wearing a mask of President Trump dances as others march past the US Capitol during the Women’s March on Washington, D.C., January 21, 2017. (JIM WATSON/AFP/Getty Images) </p>

<p>Women rally at Capitol Hill as they make their voices heard on the first full day of Donald Trump’s presidency, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana) </p>

<p>Protesters gather during the Women’s March on Washington January 21, 2017, in Washington, D.C. (Aaron P. Bernstein/Getty Images) </p>

<p>Demonstrators march past the US Capito on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., for the Women’s March on Washington, January 21, 2017. (JIM WATSON/AFP/Getty Images) </p>

<p>Women hold placards reading “My pussy, my choice” and “Women’s rights are human rights” during a rally in solidarity with supporters of the Women’s March taking place in Washington and many other cities on January 21, 2017 in Lyon, southeastern France, one day after the inauguration of the president. (JEAN-PHILIPPE KSIAZEK/AFP/Getty Images) </p>

<p>Jodi Evans from Los Angeles, Calif., attends the Women’s March on Washington on Independence Ave. on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, in Washington, on the first full day of Donald Trump’s presidency. (AP Photo/Sait Serkan Gurbuz) </p>

<p>A woman holds a placard reading “Not giving up” during a rally in solidarity with supporters of the Women’s March taking place in Washington and many other cities on January 21, 2017, in Lyon, southeastern France, one day after the inauguration of the president. (JEAN-PHILIPPE KSIAZEK/AFP/Getty Images) </p>

<p>Nicole Monceaux from New York City attends the Women’s March on Washington on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 in Washington, on the first full day of Donald Trump’s presidency. (AP Photo/Sait Serkan Gurbuz) </p>

A day after President Trump was sworn in to office, women in as many as 200 cities around the world took to the streets in sympathy with the protest march in Washington. Yahoo News is providing continuous coverage of the marches around the world.

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