President Trump attends U.S.
March for Life
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| March for Life (AFP) |
An estimated 100 thousand people gathered in the US capital,
Washington DC, on Friday to attend the annual March for Life.
Every year since 1974, thousands gather in Washington, D.C.,
calling on lawmakers to end the legalization of Abortion in the U.S. For the
first time in the history of this March for Life, a sitting U.S. President has
attended.
In 1973, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that
the Constitution protected women’s right to abortion. That decision opened the
way to the legalization of abortion in the U.S. Beginning in 1974, thousands of
people gather in Washington, D.C. on the anniversary of that landmark decision,
hoping that one day that decision will be reversed. This March for Life is the
largest pro-life event in the world.
Both Presidents Ronald Reagan and George W. Bush addressed
marchers remotely. But for the first time in the history of the March for Life,
a sitting President of the United States was present for the annual March for
Life on Friday.
In his speech, President Trump said that he, and all those
attending the March were there "for a very simple reason: to defend the
right of every child, born and unborn, to fulfill their God-given
potential."
He added that the life movement is led by "strong
women, amazing faith leaders, and brave students who carry on the legacy of
pioneers before us who fought to raise the conscience of our nation and uphold
the rights of our citizens".
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