Washington Protest, January 18, 3003

Washington Protest, January 18, 3003

by Lynne Jackson

Four buses and one van left Albany, New York just after midnight on Saturday morning, January 18, to attend the anti-war protest in Washington, D.C. It was bitter cold out, in the single didits, when we left Albany. These are the photographs I took, with my captions and represent my experiences. I can be reached at lynne1349@aol.com. Click on a photo to see a larger image.

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Elizabeth & Rezsin chat after getting off the Albany, NY bus	About 8:15 am, the Albany contingent prepares for the day.	The police are ready.
Puppets getting ready.	The memorial to the Japanese who were interred during WW II	The police even brought their bicycles.
The Rochester, NY Raging Grannies warm up.	By 10:15 am, many people have gathered at the Mall.	More people at the Mall.
Even more people at the Mall.	And more.	To make sure all the speakers can be heard, ANSWER set up a good sound system.
The Capitol made a great back-drop.	People from all walks of life attended.	Colorful peace signs.
Invasion check list – All these are checked: Missles, Tanks, Troops, Planes, Bombs, Ships. Not checked: A reason.	Home-made signs were the norm.	Vermonters attended.
The Pax Americana.	Bush at peace?	Collateral Damage.
During the rally – people as far as you could see.	Roll 28 – 23	People listend to excellent speakers in the bitter cold for two hours.
The speakers platform.	Listeners at the rally.	Money for jobs was a theme ran through the day.
Rally goers start the march.	Marchers going past the Capitol.	Thousands start marching.