Students across the United States walked out of classes at mid-morning Wednesday, March 14, to protest the lack of congressional action to combat gun violence in American schools.
Students Walk Out Against Gun Violence
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Student walkout in New York City, March 14, 2017. (Photo: R. Taylor / VOA)
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Students rally in front of the White House in Washington, March 14, 2018.
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Students sit in silence as they rally in front of the White House in Washington, March 14, 2018.
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Students rally in front of the White House in Washington, March 14, 2018.