Republican+Marches+In+Response+To+The+Attacks+On+Charlie+Hebdo

=Republican Marches=

The Republican marches that took place in response to the attack on Charlie Hebdo were to honor the many individuals who fell victim to the tragedy that took place on January 7, 2015. Parisian citizens wanted to do something to honor all of the people that were killed in the Charlie Hebdo shooting, a massacre at the offices of a newspaper that eleven people were killed and another eleven injured. This attack was by two Islamic terrorists that claimed to belong to Al-Qaeda. Three days later, 3.7 million marchers showed up to protest these attacks and show support for the victims and freedom of speech. This was the largest French public rally since France was liberated from Hitler’s power in 1944.

The marches went on for three days to honor the three shootings that took place in France at those times. The marches weren’t only attended by Parisian citizens who wanted to honor their fallen friends, family, and co workers, but also by anyone who wanted to show France that they supported them. In total, forty world leaders from many different countries marched with the French for all three days. The marches took place in a variety of different cities world wide all three days. Paris, Reims, Dijon, and Rennes were some of the largest in France. Marches also took place in Boston, New York City, Brussels, and Amsterdam. Although the rallies were worldwide, their goal was the same; to fight against terrorism, to honor the innocent victims, and to declare that freedom of speech is something that exists and should not be taken away.

This event has greatly affected not only France, but the entire world. Terrorism and terrorist attacks have grown greatly over the last year or two and have affected so many people around the world. The Charlie Hebdo shootings were a disgusting acts committed out of anger and for reasons that made no sense. Freedom of speech exists in countries such as France and it should be able to be used by each and every citizen. The victims in the situation were not only those who lost their lives, but also those who lost someone they loved. The rallies and marches that took place due to the terrible acts that were committed this day show that no matter what happens to other countries, everyone comes to help out and support those who need it the most.