On Jan. 21, 2017, there were 409 planned women's marches across the United States. More than 4 million people marched nationwide. The 2017 Women's March on Washington was the largest single-day protest in U.S. history. But to understand where women's rights movements are heading, it's important to take a look back at how far they have come.
The History Of Women's Marches In The US
The fight for women's rights in America has been an ongoing battle for over a century.
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Posted: 8:43 a.m. EST Jan 18, 2018
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