In New York, marchers filled Midtown, spilling into Times Square. In Austin, a small ice sculpture inscribed with “ICE MELTS IN TEXAS” was left to liquefy in the sun. In Boston, protesters erected a memorial honoring children killed in a recent missile strike in Iran, which the U.S. was reportedly responsible for, according to The New York Times.
The protests appeared to be largely peaceful, even as a few counterprotests appeared. In a pre-recorded video message, actor Robert De Niro told the crowd in Minneapolis: “It is indeed a beautiful, hopeful day in the United States of America,” he said, as he urged those demonstrating to prepare for further action. “Take a bow, but don’t take a break, because today and everything that has gone before, is just a start, a rehearsal for the big show that’s coming. You know, the arrogant would-be king is absolutely scared to death about losing his power, and will do everything he can to hold on to it, without regard to reality, morality, humanity, nothing. We will face greater challenges down the road. For everything you’ve done, thank you, and now expect to be asked to do more. I know you will answer the call.”
