Women’s March on Washington and around the world

Wearing pink, pointy-eared “pussyhats” to mock the new president, tens of thousands of women massed in the nation’s capital and other cities around the globe Saturday for marches and demonstrations aimed at showing Donald Trump they won’t be silent over the next four years.

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Sat., Jan. 21, 2017

Marchers participating in "Our Feminism Must Be Intersectional Rally/March" in East Liberty, Pa., Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017.

Lake Fong Associated Press
A crowd fills Independence Avenue looking towards the U.S. Capitol and the stage, lower right, during the Women's March on Washington, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 in Washington.

Alex Brandon Associated Press
A crowd fills Independence Avenue during the Women's March on Washington, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 in Washington.

Alex Brandon Associated Press
A crowd packs Independence Avenue during the Women's March on Washington, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 in Washington.

Alex Brandon Associated Press
Rosebud Doetsch, 20, looks out at the crowd near the intersection of West Wacker Drive and North Wabash Avenue during the Women's March on Chicago the day after President Donald Trump's inauguration Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 in Chicago.

Armando L. Sanchez Associated Press
Protesters walk to a group of volunteers before the Women's March on Chicago the day after President Donald Trump's inauguration Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 in Chicago.

Armando L. Sanchez Associated Press
The crowd cheers as U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, the first woman in the United States to be elected governor and U.S. Senator, leaves the stage after speaking during the New Hampshire Women's Day of Action and Unity rally in front of the State House in Concord, N.H., on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017.

Elizabeth Frantz Associated Press
Protesters walk along North LaSalle Street during the Women's March on Chicago the day after President Donald Trump's inauguration Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 in Chicago.

Armando L. Sanchez Associated Press
A youngster gives a peace sign as she sits around the neck of one of more than a thousand people in the East Liberty section of Pittsburgh that are participating in one of the women's rights rallies being held across the country on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 to support what's expected to be a major protest in Washington. More than 100-thousand people are expected to attend what's being dubbed the Women's March on Washington.

Keith Srakocic Associated Press
In concert with marches across the country and the Women's March on Washington, Granite Staters rally in front of the State House in Concord, N.H., for the New Hampshire Women's Day of Action and Unity on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017.

Elizabeth Frantz Associated Press
Three women lead a group of more than a thousand people in the East Liberty section of Pittsburgh that are participating in one of the women's rights rallies being held across the country on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 to support what's expected to be a major protest in Washington. More than 100-thousand people are expected to attend what's being dubbed the Women's March on Washington.

Keith Srakocic Associated Press
A statue of Daniel Webster is seen wearing a pink pussy hat and red equality shirt during the New Hampshire Women's Day of Action and Unity rally in front of the State House in Concord, N.H., on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017.

Elizabeth Frantz Associated Press
A woman linked arm-in-arm wipes away a tear as demonstrators gather in support of the Women's March on Washington in Halifax on Saturday, January 21, 2017. Protests are being held across Canada today in support of the Women's March on Washington. Organizers say 30 events in all have been organized across Canada, including Ottawa, Toronto, Halifax and Vancouver.

Darren Calabrese Associated Press
Crowds gather on Jackson Boulevard for the Women's March On Chicago on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017.

John J. Kim Associated Press
Madonna speaks during the Women's March on Washington, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, in Washington.

Jose Luis Magana Associated Press
Protesters gather for the Women's March on Washington during the first full day of Donald Trump's presidency, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 in Washington.

Jose Luis Magana Associated Press
Protesters protest newly inaugurated President Donald Trump during a women's march Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, in Chicago.

Paul Beaty Associated Press
Protesters protest newly inaugurated President Donald Trump during a women's march Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, in Chicago.

Paul Beaty Associated Press
Sen Elizabeth Warren addresses the crowd as she is flanked by Se. Ed Markey, left, and Boston Mayor Marty Walsh during a Women's March Saturday Jan. 21, 2017 in Boston. The march is being held in solidarity with similar events taking place in Washington and around the nation.

Johntlumacki Associated Press
Protesters take part in the Women's March on Washington during the first full day of Donald Trump's presidency, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 in Washington.

Lucas Jackson Associated Press
With the U.S. Capitol in the background, and Independence Avenue along the right side, a crowd overflows onto the National Mall during the Women's March on Washington during the first full day of Donald Trump's presidency, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 in Washington.

Lucas Jackson Associated Press
With the U.S. Capitol in the background, a crowd overflows onto the National Mall during the Women's March on Washington during the first full day of Donald Trump's presidency, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 in Washington.

Lucas Jackson Associated Press
Protesters head down Beacon Street during a Women's March Saturday Jan. 21, 2017 in Boston. The march is being held in solidarity with similar events taking place in Washington and around the nation.

Jonathan Wiggs Associated Press
Jennifer Morrison, middle, chants as she joins demonstrators in support of the Women's March on Washington at the Arizona Capitol Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, in Phoenix. Thousands of protesters in Phoenix joined in support of those in cities around the globe protesting against Donald Trump as the new United States president.

Ross D. Franklin Associated Press
Cindy Campbell and Tracy Lamb embrace during a Women's March and protest Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, at the Town Square in Jackson, Wyo. Several hundred people participated in the march, which was one of several that took place across the country as a demonstration against the inauguration of President Donald Trump.

Bradly J. Boner Associated Press
Thousands of people fill Boston Common during a Women's March Saturday Jan. 21, 2017 in Boston. The march is being held in solidarity with similar events taking place in Washington and around the nation.

Johntlumacki Associated Press
A women cheers during the Women's March at the Lansing State Capito in Lansing, Mich.,l on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017.

Samantha Madar Associated Press
Liliana Wendorff holds a sign at First Ward Park during Saturday's Women's March on Charlotte, N.C., which drew at least 10,000 people according to CMPD. The mile-long march was scheduled to coincide with a national demonstration Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 in Washington, D.C., the day after Donald Trump's inauguration as president. The march started at First Ward Park, traveled down Tryon Street to 4th St. to Church St. and ended at Romare Bearden Park. "The Women's March on Charlotte is a first step in uniting our communities and in empowering grassroots change," march organizers say on the march's website. "We will work peacefully to send a bold message to our elected leaders that women's rights are human rights."

Diedra Laird Associated Press
Demonstrators listen to speakers in support of the Women's March on Washington at the Arizona Capitol Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, in Phoenix. Thousands of protesters in Phoenix joined in support of those in cities around the globe protesting against Donald Trump as the new United States president.

Ross D. Franklin Associated Press
Tai Simpson from the Nez Perce Tribe in Lapwai, Idaho unites as supporters gather at the steps if the Idaho Statehouse for the Women's March on Idaho in Boise, Saturday Jan. 21, 2017. The march is being held in solidarity with similar events taking place in Washington and around the nation.

Darin Oswald Associated Press
Actress Chelsea Handler participates in the "Women's March On Main" during the 2017 Sundance Film Festival on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, in Park City, Utah.

Arthur Mola Associated Press
A woman holds a sign during the women's march rally in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017. The march was held in solidarity with the Women's March on Washington, advocating women's rights and opposing Donald Trump's presidency.

Agustin Marcarian Associated Press
Protesters take part in a demonstration for the Women's March during the first full day of Donald Trump's presidency, in Athens, on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017. The march is part of a worldwide day of actions following the inauguration of U.S President Donald Trump.

Yorgos Karahalis Associated Press
Some 200 activists of women's organizations with "Down with Trump" signs and women's rights slogans walk from the office of Prime Minister to the U.S. Embassy in Warsaw, Poland, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, in support of the Women's March in Washington and protests around the globe saying they were concerned about the rhetoric that was raised in President Donald Trump's campaign.

Czarek Sokolowski Associated Press
Lily Donahue of Wappingers Falls, N.Y., center, holds a sign along the barricades at the Women's March on Washington during the first full day of Donald Trump's presidency, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 in Washington.

John Minchillo Associated Press
Protesters march towards the White House at the Women's March on Washington during the first full day of Donald Trump's presidency, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 in Washington. Thousands of women massed in the nation's capital and cities around the globe Saturday to send Donald Trump an emphatic message that they won't let his agenda go unchallenged over the next four years.

John Minchillo Associated Press
A crowd is seen on the National Mall with the Washington Monument and Lincoln Memorial in the background during the Women's March on Washington, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 in Washington.

Alex Brandon Associated Press
Thousands of people participate in a Women's March Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, in St. Louis. The march was held in in conjunction with with similar events taking place in Washington and around the nation following the inauguration of President Donald Trump.

Jeff Roberson Associated Press
Women hold hands as they take part in a Women's March Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, in St. Louis. The march was held in in conjunction with with similar events taking place in Washington and around the nation following the inauguration of President Donald Trump.

Jeff Roberson Associated Press
A demonstrator participates in a Women's March Saturday Jan. 21, 2017 in Philadelphia. The march is being held in solidarity with similar events taking place in Washington and around the nation.

Jacqueline Larma Associated Press
A crowd reacts to comments by U.S. Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-NJ, during a rally in support of the national Women's March on Washington during a gathering at Patriots Theater at the War Memorial, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, in Trenton, N.J. The march was held in in conjunction with with similar events taking place around the nation following the inauguration of President Donald Trump.

Julio Cortez Associated Press
Protesters march gather in Nathan Phillips Square, in support of the Women's March on Washington, in Toronto on Saturday, January 21, 2017. Protests are being held across Canada today in support of the Women's March on Washington. Organizers say 30 events in all have been organized across Canada, including Ottawa, Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver.

Frank Gunn Associated Press
Anti-Trump crowds chant and raise home-made signs during a women's march and rally in Denver, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017. The march was held in solidarity with similar events taking place in Washington and around the nation.

Brennan Linsley Associated Press
Demonstrators attend the Women's March rally at the Connecticut state Capitol in Hartford, Conn., Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017.

Jessica Hill Associated Press
Demonstrators hold signs as they march in support of the Women's March on Washington Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, in Phoenix. Thousands of protesters in Phoenix joined in support of those in cities around the globe protesting against Donald Trump as the new United States president.

Ross D. Franklin Associated Press
Demonstrators attend the Women's March on Washington on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 in Washington.

Sait Serkan Gurbuz Associated Press
Actress Emma Watson sits in the crowd during the Women's March on Washington, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 in Washington.

Jose Luis Magana Associated Press
Protester gather of the Ellipse near the White House during the Women's March on Washington during the first full day of Donald Trump's presidency, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 in Washington.

Lucas Jackson Associated Press
People protest newly inaugurated President Donald Trump during a women's march Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, in Las Vegas.

John Locher Associated Press
Marchers numbering in the thousands arrive at the Seattle Center and in view of the Space Needle, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, in Seattle. Women across the Pacific Northwest marched in solidarity with the Women's March on Washington and to send a message in support of women's rights and other causes.

Elaine Thompson Associated Press
Protesters attending the Women's March on Washington can be seen from the South Lawn of the White House on the first day of President Donald Trump's administration, in Washington, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017.

Andrew Harnik Associated Press
A man wears a t-shirt bearing an image of Oprah Winfrey during a women's march and protest against U.S. President Donald Trump, in Vancouver, British Columbia on Saturday Jan. 21, 2017. Protests are being held across Canada today in support of the Women's March on Washington.

Darryl Dyck Associated Press
A woman yells at a man dressed as Adolf Hitler during a protest of newly inaugurated President Donald Trump at a women's march Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, in Las Vegas.

John Locher Associated Press
A demonstrator holds a sign as she marches in support of the Women's March on Washington Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, in Phoenix. Thousands of protesters in Phoenix joined in support of those in cities around the globe protesting against Donald Trump as the new United States president.

Ross D. Franklin Associated Press
The crowds from the Women's March on Washington can be heard audibly as President Donald Trump, right, accompanied by Trump Chief of Staff Reince Priebus, second from left, and Senior Counselor to the President Steve Bannon arrive to the South Lawn of the White House, in Washington, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, after visiting the CIA.

Andrew Harnik Associated Press
Protesters attending the Women's March on Washington on the Ellipse near the White House from a motorcade carrying President Donald Trump as he arrives back at the White House, in Washington, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017.

Andrew Harnik Associated Press
Thousands of people gather for a women's march and protest against U.S. President Donald Trump, in Vancouver, British Columbia on Saturday Jan. 21, 2017. Protests are being held across Canada today in support of the Women's March on Washington.

Darryl Dyck Associated Press
Latina activist Emma Lozano stirs up the crowd around her during the Women's March in Chicago, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017. An enormous crowd filled all parts of Grant Park and all the streets leading to it for the Women's March.

Nancy Stone Associated Press
People gather in Portland's Tom McCall Waterfront Park and march through downtown Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, in local support for the Women's March on Washington following the election of Donald Trump as United States president.

Beth Nakamura Associated Press
Crowds gather on Jackson Boulevard for the Women's March On Chicago, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017.

John J. Kim Associated Press
Writer and political activist, Gloria Steinem speak to the crowd during the women's march rally, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 in Washington. Organizers of the Women's March on Washington expect more than 200,000 people to attend the gathering. Other protests are expected in other U.S. cities.

Jose Luis Magana Associated Press
Thousands of people walked in solidarity at the Women's March held at the State Capitol on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017. The event coincided with Women's March in Washington D.C. to raise awareness and advocacy for the rights for women, minorities, LGBT individuals, and other marginalized people locally and around the world.

Cindy Ellen Russell Associated Press
Thousands participate in the Boston Women's March along Boylston Street, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017.

Angela Rowlings Associated Press
People gathered in Portland's Tom McCall Waterfront Park and marched through downtown, Jan. 21, 2017, in local support for the Women's March on Washington following the election of Donald Trump.

Beth Nakamura Associated Press
Women snap and pose for photos with signs and cardboards that were left on steps by demonstrators at a street corner near Trump Tower, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 during a protest in New York.

Alexander F. Yuan Associated Press
Film director Michael Moore speaks to the crowd during the women's march rally, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 in Washington.

Jose Luis Magana Associated Press
People gathered in Portland's Tom McCall Waterfront Park and marched through downtown, Jan. 21, 2017, in local support for the Women's March on Washington following the election of Donald Trump.

Beth Nakamura Associated Press