By Josh Loock
Standing in a field in the middle of Washington D.C., “God Bless America” could be heard blasting from speakers attached to a pickup truck.
The Make America Great Again March in Washington, D.C. was set to meet in front of the Washington Monument at 11:00 a.m. After a last minute schedule change, the event moved to meet in Farragut Square in Northwest D.C. Thirty minutes after the scheduled start time, participants were worried that perhaps the Facebook event was a hoax because the organizers had not yet shown up to the event.
However, just a few minutes later, the marchers received literal music to their ears when they heard the tune of “God Bless America” becoming louder from far away. The “Trump Unity Bridge,” a parade-float-like bridge attached to a pickup truck, made its way across Connecticut Avenue toward where the demonstrators were gathered. The truck, driven by Rob Cortis, pulled up to Farragut Square to pump up the trump supporters.
Shortly afterward, the police cleared off 17th St. to make way for the caravan of conservatives to head down to the White House. They cheered, they waved their flags, they smiled at onlooking Washingtonians.
Once the group reached the White House, they did a few laps in front of it and around the surrounding streets, happy to have their voices heard. There was a strong sense of patriotism, as well as optimism, for the current Trump administration. Those participating in the march were very proud of the United States.
As the day continued on, the march dwindled in size until finally dispersing. The supporters were excited that their voices were heard, and the “Trump Unity Bridge” rode away to its next stop.
Thirty minutes after the scheduled meeting time, and after a few attendees expressed anxiety over the march being a hoax, worries were quelled when the “Trump Unity Bridge” came rolling down Connecticut Avenue. Marchers were elated to hear the song “God Bless America” blasting from the speakers attached to the parade-float-like structure as it approached Farragut square in Washington, D.C. Police officers later temporarily closed down portions of 17th St. NW to make way for the vehicle, as it made its way to the White House. (Josh Loock/Bloc Photographer)
Rob Cortis, one of the main organizers of the event and driver of the “Trump Unity Bridge,” sits in his truck waiting to lead the march to the White House. Saturday, March 25, 2017. (Josh Loock/Bloc Photographer)
Ruth and Loude Adkins look on at the “Trump Unity Bridge” before following it down 17th St. NW. to the White House. The Adkins came from Gastonia, North Carolina to show their support for the President on Saturday, March 25, 2017. (Josh Loock/Bloc Photographer)
Deedee Dorrington (right) and Karen Ernst travelled from Boston, Mass. to show their support for President Trump. They stand in Farragut Square in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, March 27, 2017. (Josh Loock/Bloc Photographer)
Attendees of the Make America Great Again March gather for a group picture in Farragut square in Washington D.C. Trump supporters from across the country gathered in The Capitol on Saturday to show their support for the President. (Josh Loock/Bloc Photographer)
Loude Adkins, from Gastonia, North Carolina, came to Washington D.C. to show his support for President Donald Trump. He made the trip to The Nation’s Capitol with members of his family. Here he stands on 17th St. NW, preparing to march down to the White House. (Josh Loock/Bloc Photographer)
The “Trump Unity Bridge,” towed by a truck, along with the demonstrators of the ‘MAGA March,’ begin their journey to the White House after police shut down a portion of 17th St. NW. on Saturday, March 25, 2017. (Josh Loock/Bloc Photographer)
Deedee Dorrington waves at washingtonians as she rides the “Trump Unity Bridge” down 17th St. NW, on the way to The White House in Washington D.C. Deedee, along with the rest of the ‘MAGA March’ group, made their way The Nation’s Capitol to show their support for The President on Saturday, March 25, 2017. (Josh Loock/Bloc Photographer)
Rob Cortis, one of the main organizers of the event, drives his “Trump Unity Bridge” towards the White House on Saturday, March 25, 2017. The event was held as a sign of support for The President. (Josh Loock/Bloc Photographer)
‘MAGA March’ participants ride the “Trump Unity Bridge” with excitement down 17th St. NW, as they head toward the White House. Trump supporters from around the country were present to demonstrate support for the president. (Josh Loock/Bloc Photographer)
Tom, a Trump supporter, wears his “Make America Great Again” sunglasses on the pavement outside of the White House in Washington, D.C., Saturday, March 25, 2017. He declined to give his last name. (Josh Loock/Bloc Photographer)
Bill Blevins travelled from Towson, Md., to show his support for President Trump. He came here with his wife, Tammy, and wears a leather jacket adorned with patriotic messages and patchwork in front of the White House on Saturday, March 25, 2017. (Josh Loock/Bloc Photographer)
Lisa Moulden, Trump supporter and Author of a book titled, “Presidential Souls,” excitedly holds a Trump sign in front of the White House as a sign of support for the President on Saturday, March 25, 2017. Lisa, along with other demonstrators, travelled from around the country for the “Make America Great Again March” in Washington, D.C. (Josh Loock/Bloc Photographer)
Rosalie Schissler wears star-spangled boots near the Washington Monument after participating in the ‘MAGA March’ on Saturday, March 27, 2017. Rosalie, along with other attendees, gathered in near the White House to show their support for President Trump. (Josh Loock/Bloc Photographer)
Bill and Tammy Blevins, who travelled here from Towson, Md., stand with American flags in Farragut square in Washington D.C. They came to the center of the district to have their voices heard at the Make America Great Again March held on Saturday, March 25, 2017. (Josh Loock/Bloc Photographer)
Featured Photo Credit: Bill and Tammy Blevins, who travelled from Towson, Md., stand with American flags in Farragut square in Washington D.C. They came to the center of the district to have their voices heard at the Make America Great Again March held on Saturday, March 25, 2017. (Josh Loock/Bloc Photographer)
Josh Loock is a senior journalism major and can be reached at popozao.josh@gmail.com.
