The Most Powerful Images from the March for Our Lives

Demonstrators display their heart-wrenching signs on the streets of Manhattan.
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On February 14, students at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School had their lives changed when a gunman killed 14 students and three staff members in a rampage, but on March 24, they came together with a message of their own.

They created the March for Our Lives protest, which took place Saturday as a nationwide mobilization against gun violence. More than 720 March for Our Lives events were planned worldwide, all organized by survivors of the Stoneman Douglas shooting, who joined in the demonstration themselves.

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As thousands took to the streets, they hoped to show support to victims of gun violence while also inspiring legislative outcomes, and it's clear through the powerful pictures that this message resonated strongly within the marchers themselves.

Scroll through some of the most poignant images from the protest below.

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Six-year-old Rocio Klotz joins the marchers in Manhattan.

Six-year-old Rocio Klotz joins the marchers in Manhattan.
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In N.Y.C., a young protestor makes her voice heard via a megaphone.

In N.Y.C., a young protestor makes her voice heard via a megaphone.
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Older generations protest for gun control to keep their youth safe.

Older generations protest for gun control to keep their youth safe.
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Paul McCartney marches in solidarity with the crowd.

Paul McCartney marches in solidarity with the crowd.
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Miley Cyrus and Lin-Manuel Miranda stand with the victims of gun violence at the march in Washington, D.C.

Miley Cyrus and Lin-Manuel Miranda stand with the victims of gun violence at the march in Washington, D.C.
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Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School students emotionally embrace during the march.

Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School students emotionally embrace during the march.
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Stationed in N.Y.C., a pistol with a bang flag ironically reads, "BAN!"

Stationed in N.Y.C., a pistol with a bang flag ironically reads, "BAN!"
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A protestor paints the words "Don't Shoot" on her palms.

A protestor paints the words "Don't Shoot" on her palms.
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The victims of gun violence are remembered outside of Trump Tower.

The victims of gun violence are remembered outside of Trump Tower.
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Demonstrators lay outside the U.S. Embassy in London.

Demonstrators lay outside the U.S. Embassy in London.
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At the U.S. Supreme Court, students tape their mouths closed with red tape.

At the U.S. Supreme Court, students tape their mouths closed with red tape.
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A protestor writes a message on her shirt rather than a poster.

A protestor writes a message on her shirt rather than a poster.
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Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School students rally together at the site of the tragedy in Parkland, Fla.

Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School students rally together at the site of the tragedy in Parkland, Fla.
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A heart-shaped symbol of hope is formed with two hands.

A heart-shaped symbol of hope is formed with two hands.
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Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School student David Hogg passionately addresses the crowd in Washington, D.C.

Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School student David Hogg passionately addresses the crowd in Washington, D.C.
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