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2 Million Bikers to DC was a protest/motorcycle ride which brought thousands of riders from various parts of the United States to Washington, D.C. on September 11, 2013. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] Background
Most marches and rallies in Washington are one-time events. Two exceptions are the March for Life and Rolling Thunder, both held annually. The March for Life is a protest against abortion held on or near January 22 marking the anniversary of the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court case legalizing abortion.
The annual Buffalo Thunder Rally from Maryland suburbs to the African American Civil War Memorial in Washington D.C. started in 2002 [8] or 2004. [16] Some riders stay to participate in the subsequent Rolling Thunder Run motorcycle rally. [5] About 1,500 riders participated in 2013. [16]
Staff Sergeant Tim Chambers, better known as "The Saluting Marine", is the uniformed veteran who stands and salutes in the middle of the motorcycle traffic during the Rolling Thunder demonstrations in Washington D.C., on the Sunday before Memorial Day. He has done so since 2001, in the aftermath of the September 11 attacks.
Rolling Thunder members being greeted by President Barack Obama in 2012. In 1987 Rolling Thunder made its first ride to the Vietnam War Memorial. [5]Ray Manzo, a former United States Marine Corps Corporal, [6] U.S. Army Sergeant Major John Holland (Ret.), Marine First Sergeant Walt Sides (Ret.) and Sergeant Ted Sampley (Ret.) are the four men that are credited with starting Rolling Thunder ...
The Myrtle Beach Bike Week 2023 Spring Rally officially started May 12 with riders cruising into popular venues across the Grand Strand area. The event, which is expected to bring more than 30,000 ...
A look at the rally girls of Myrtle Beach Bike Week. Caroline Williamson. May 12, 2023 at 3:00 AM. Each year more than 300,000 bikers visit the Myrtle Beach area during Harley Week. And for the ...
A motorcycle rally is a gathering of motorcycle enthusiasts.Rallies can be large or small, and one-time or recurring. Some rallies are ride-in events, whereas some like the Iron Butt Rally involve days of riding and an actual gathering only at the end of the ride.