March for America
Encyclopedia
The March for America was a protest march in Washington, DC, United States
. On March 21, 2010, over 200,000 marched by the Capitol in Washington, DC, to call for comprehensive immigration reform
in that year. The event was organized by Reform Immigration FOR America and many more groups.
Participants largely wore white and waved the United States flag.
President Barack Obama
delivered a video message to the assembled crowd, pledging to be their partner in seeking comprehensive immigration reform and fix the country's broken immigration
system.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. On March 21, 2010, over 200,000 marched by the Capitol in Washington, DC, to call for comprehensive immigration reform
Immigration reform
Immigration reform is a term used in political discussion regarding changes to current immigration policy of a country. In its strict definition, "reform " means to change into an improved form or condition, by amending or removing faults or abuses....
in that year. The event was organized by Reform Immigration FOR America and many more groups.
Participants largely wore white and waved the United States flag.
President Barack Obama
Barack Obama
Barack Hussein Obama II is the 44th and current President of the United States. He is the first African American to hold the office. Obama previously served as a United States Senator from Illinois, from January 2005 until he resigned following his victory in the 2008 presidential election.Born in...
delivered a video message to the assembled crowd, pledging to be their partner in seeking comprehensive immigration reform and fix the country's broken immigration
Immigration
Immigration is the act of foreigners passing or coming into a country for the purpose of permanent residence...
system.
Further reading
- Broad coalition packs Mall to urge overhaul of immigration laws The Washington Post, March 22, 2010