Paws Off, Hands Off

The largest set of demonstrations ever held in the U.S. is widely considered to be the Women’s March on January 21, 2017 — the day after Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration.

Women’s March (2017)

• Estimated turnout: Between 3.3 million and 5.2 million people across the U.S.

• Largest single-day protest in U.S. history

• Main issues: Women's rights, reproductive rights, immigration, healthcare, LGBTQ+ rights, racial justice, and opposition to Trump’s policies

• Number of events: Over 650 marches took place in all 50 states

• The largest gatherings were in:

  • Washington, D.C. (~500,000)

  • Los Angeles (~750,000)

  • New York City (~400,000)

  • Chicago (~250,000)