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Women's March on Washington

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An estimated half a million people were at the Washington DC. The protest moved from the National Mall and surrounding area and marched through downtown Washington DC, bringing parts of the city to a standstill. More than 600 marches are taking place across the United States on Saturday to protest Donald Trump's ascendancy to the White House, with estimates of around 150,000 people in Chicago, and up to 100,000 people also taking to the streets in London.

Protesters gather on the National Mall for the Women's March on Washington during the first full day of Donald Trump's presidency.

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Protesters gather on the National Mall for the Women's March on Washington during the first full day of Donald Trump's presidency.Credit:AP/John Minchillo

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.

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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.Credit:AP/Alex Brandon

Protesters crowd Independence Avenue at 14th Street in downtown Washington, during the Women's March on Washington during the first full day of Donald Trump's presidency.

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Protesters crowd Independence Avenue at 14th Street in downtown Washington, during the Women's March on Washington during the first full day of Donald Trump's presidency. Credit:AP/Lucas Jackson

Madonna performs during the Women's March on Washington. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

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Madonna performs during the Women's March on Washington. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)Credit:AP/Jose Luis Magana

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Film director Michael Moore speaks during the Women's March on Washington. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

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Film director Michael Moore speaks during the Women's March on Washington. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)Credit:AP/Jose Luis Magana

Actress Ashley Judd performs during the Women's March on Washington.

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Actress Ashley Judd performs during the Women's March on Washington.Credit:AP

Actress Emma Watson sit with the crowd during the Women's March on Washington.

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Actress Emma Watson sit with the crowd during the Women's March on Washington.Credit:AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana

Alicia Keys performs during the Women's March on Washington.

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Alicia Keys performs during the Women's March on Washington.Credit:AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana

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.

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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. Credit:AP/Lucas Jackson

A demonstrator holds a sign while gathering on the National Mall during the Women's March on Washington in Washington, D.C.

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A demonstrator holds a sign while gathering on the National Mall during the Women's March on Washington in Washington, D.C.Credit:Eric Thayer/Bloomberg

Protesters walk on Independence Avenue during the Women's March on Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Protesters walk on Independence Avenue during the Women's March on Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)Credit:AP/Alex Brandon

A crowd fills Independence Avenue with the Washington Monument in the background, during the Women's March on Washington.

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A crowd fills Independence Avenue with the Washington Monument in the background, during the Women's March on Washington.Credit:AP/Alex Brandon

Demonstrators gather during the Women's March on Washington in Washington, D.C.

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Demonstrators gather during the Women's March on Washington in Washington, D.C.Credit:Eric Thayer/Bloomberg

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.

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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.Credit:AP/Lucas Jackson

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Protesters take part in the Women's March on Washington during the first full day of Donald Trump's presidency.

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Protesters take part in the Women's March on Washington during the first full day of Donald Trump's presidency.Credit:AP/Lucas Jackson

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.

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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.Credit:AP/Lucas Jackson

Demonstrators gather at Pershing Square before the start of the Women's March of Los Angeles in Los Angeles, California.

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Demonstrators gather at Pershing Square before the start of the Women's March of Los Angeles in Los Angeles, California.Credit:Troy Harvey/Bloomberg

Demonstrators hold a signs and a banner while marching during the Women's March of Los Angeles in Los Angeles, California, U.S.

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Demonstrators hold a signs and a banner while marching during the Women's March of Los Angeles in Los Angeles, California, U.S.Credit:Troy Harvey

Actress Jane Fonda, center left, takes part in the Women's March of Los Angeles in Los Angeles, California, U.S.

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Actress Jane Fonda, center left, takes part in the Women's March of Los Angeles in Los Angeles, California, U.S.Credit:Troy Harvey/Bloomberg

A demonstrator holds a sign at Pershing Square during the Women's March of Los Angeles in Los Angeles, California, U.S.

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A demonstrator holds a sign at Pershing Square during the Women's March of Los Angeles in Los Angeles, California, U.S.Credit:Troy Harvey/Bloomberg