page_title: Second National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights
hierarchical_section_title: Second National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights
caption_attribution_description: Congresswoman Pelosi, pictured proudly marching for equal rights in 1987, celebrates the Supreme Court decisions striking the discriminatory Defense of Marriage Act and allowing marriage equality for all California families.
context_page_description: The Second National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights was a large political rally that took place in Washington, D.C. on October 11, 1987. Its success, size, scope, and historical importance have led to it being called, "The Great March". It marked the first national coverage of ACT UP, with AIDS activists prominent in the main march, as well as making headlines the next day during mass civil disobedience actions at the United States Supreme Court Building.
context_section_description: The Second National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights was a large political rally that took place in Washington, D.C. on October 11, 1987. Its success, size, scope, and historical importance have led to it being called, "The Great March". It marked the first national coverage of ACT UP, with AIDS activists prominent in the main march, as well as making headlines the next day during mass civil disobedience actions at the United States Supreme Court Building.
caption: Nancy Pelosi participating in the march
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