Aug. 28, 2010
Former Alaska governor Sarah Palin addresses the throng at the Lincoln Memorial. "We must restore America and restore her honor," she told the crowd.
Nikki Kahn-The Washington Post
Aug. 28, 2010
Lori Slough, 47, of Orlando, addresses the signs carried by anti-rally demonstrators. "We were told that you could not bring signs to the rally," Slough said. "So when I saw they were bringing signs to the event I'm not going to sit back and say nothing about that."
Nikki Kahn-The Washington Post
Aug. 28, 2010
A U.S. Park Police officer keeps an eye on the crowd on the Mall.
Nikki Kahn-The Washington Post
Aug. 28, 2010
Sharyn Auger, 64, left, and Deani Jordan, 61, both of Lakeland, Fla., attend the rally. "We are fearful of our Constitution being taken away from us," Auger said.
Nikki Kahn-The Washington Post
Aug. 28, 2010
"Today, we are going to concentrate on the good things in America, the things that we have accomplished -- and the things that we can do tomorrow," Beck said.
Nikki Kahn-The Washington Post
Aug. 28, 2010
"Let me do my job," a U.S. Park Police officer tells counter-protesters.
Nikki Kahn-The Washington Post
Aug. 28, 2010
The size of the gathering is expected to be disputed. No official agency provides an estimate, but Beck said he was told that 300,000 to 500,000 people rallied.
Tracy A. Woodward-The Washington Post
Aug. 28, 2010
"Restoring Honor" attendees run the gamut in fashion choices, including period attire.
Nikki Kahn-The Washington Post
Aug. 28, 2010
The Beck rally is taking place on the 47th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.'s famed "I Have a Dream" speech, also delivered with the Lincoln Memorial backdrop.
Nikki Kahn-The Washington Post
Aug. 28, 2010
Attendees were discouraged from bringing political banners, so some wore their sentiments on their shirts instead.
Nikki Kahn-The Washington Post
Aug. 28, 2010
A singing of the national anthem kicks off "Restoring Honor."
Tracy A. Woodward-The Washington Post
Aug. 28, 2010
Speakers on the Mall included Martin Luther King Jr.'s niece Alveda King, who called for national unity.
Nikki Kahn-The Washington Post
Aug. 28, 2010
Crowds at the rally recite the Pledge of Allegiance to start the event.
Tracy A. Woodward-The Washington Post
Aug. 28, 2010
An overview of rally shows crowds stretching from the Lincoln Memorial to the Washington Monument.
Tracy A. Woodward-The Washington Post
Aug. 28, 2010
William Temple of Georgia portrays Button Gwinnett, who was a signer of the Declaration of Independence.
Tracy A. Woodward-The Washington Post
Aug. 28, 2010
Crowds gather in front of the Lincoln Memorial.
Tracy A. Woodward-The Washington Post
Aug. 28, 2010
Attendees turn toward the Lincoln Memorial for the day's speakers.
Tracy A. Woodward-The Washington Post
Aug. 28, 2010
Addison Jones, 9, is drowsy at 6:30 a.m. Addison's family arrived from Pennsylvania Thursday night to ensure a good spot.
Tracy A. Woodward-The Washington Post
Aug. 28, 2010
Many people came with folding chairs for the rally, which had three hours of programming.
Tracy A. Woodward-The Washington Post
Aug. 28, 2010
Crowds line beside the reflecting pool at Beck's ''Restoring Honor'' event in D.C.
Alex Brandon-AP
Aug. 27, 2010
Tourists check out the action Friday on the Mall. Many are in the District to attend Glenn Beck's "Restoring Honor" rally Saturday.
Xiaomei Chen-The Washington Post
Aug. 27, 2010
"Thank you, Glenn!" shouts Brenda Herr of Grant-Valkaria, Fla., after Glenn Beck showed up Friday at the Lincoln Memorial.
Jacquelyn Martin-AP
Aug. 27, 2010
Glenn Beck, right, waves to supporters as he stands next to an image of astronaut Neil Armstrong at the site where the "Restoring Honor" rally is to be held Saturday.
Jacquelyn Martin-AP
Aug. 27, 2010
People at the site of the "Restoring Honor" rally snapped pictures as organizer Glenn Beck made an appearance.
Jacquelyn Martin-AP
Aug. 27, 2010
Supporters rush toward Glenn Beck, center, Friday at the Lincoln Memorial.
Jacquelyn Martin-AP
Aug. 27, 2010
Jerri Pope, left, of Greenwich, Ohio, and Suzy Cox, of Newark, Ohio, cheer during Glenn Beck's visit to the site of Saturday's rally. The women planned to spend the night to get a good spot.
Jacquelyn Martin-AP
Aug. 27, 2010
People watch as crews set up screens and other items in preparation of the "Restoring Honor" rally.
Jacquelyn Martin-AP
Aug. 27, 2010
People camp out the day before the rally.
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Aug. 27, 2010
Shirley Murray of Chandler, Tex., wears a patriotic hat as she tours the Mall on Friday. Murray came to the District with her husband to attend Saturday's rally.
Xiaomei Chen-The Washington Post
Aug. 27, 2010
By 7 p.m. Friday, hundreds of people settled into their spots in front of the Lincoln Memorial. Many planned to stay overnight on the Mall.
Xiaomei Chen-The Washington Post
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Al Sharpton's 'Reclaim the Dream' march
Glenn Beck rally in context: Events on the Mall