Well over a thousand people of all ages gathered peacefully between noon and 1 p.m. on Lincoln Square in Gettysburg yesterday as part of the nationwide “No Kings” demonstrations opposing President Donald Trump’s increasingly authoritarian policies.
The Gettysburg rally was one of more than 2,600 held across the country and drew a diverse crowd — families, veterans, students, and retirees — united in their belief that “America has no kings.” The demonstration filled the square and surrounding sidewalks with chants, music, and hand-drawn signs affirming democratic values and individual rights, all conducted in a calm and respectful atmosphere.
In Gettysburg, Beth Farnham, Democratic candidate for Pennsylvania’s 13th Congressional District, addressed the crowd, urging unity and civic participation. Farnham emphasized the importance of protecting democracy, defending free speech, and rejecting any attempt to concentrate power in the hands of one leader.
Across the country, millions joined the coordinated “No Kings” protests, making them among the largest single-day demonstrations in U.S. history. Massive turnouts were reported in Washington, D.C., Chicago, New York, and Los Angeles. Despite predictions from Trump allies that the protests would turn violent, events remained peaceful and celebratory, with participants emphasizing community, constitutional rights, and equality. Signs reading “We the People” and “No Kings in America” became the unifying message from coast to coast.
The movement also resonated abroad, with solidarity rallies held outside U.S. embassies in Paris, Berlin, and Mexico City.
Bill Glass, photographer, was born and raised in Miami, Florida. He has over 30 years of experience in broadcast news and local government. He has worked as a photojournalist, producer, and video production coordinator.