2,500 Harley Davidsons On the Street in Washington D.C Memorial Day Rolling Thunder!

Rolling Thunder is an annual motorcycle rally that is held in Washington, DC during the Memorial Day weekend to call for the government's recognition and protection of Prisoners of War (POWs) and those Missing in Action (MIAs). The tribute to American war heroes started out in 1988 with 2,500 participants. Now approximately 900,000 participants and spectators are involved with this annual demonstration in Washington, DC. Rolling Thunder celebrates its 25th anniversary this year with expanded programming. Rolling Thunder History Rolling Thunder began as a demonstration following the era of the Vietnam War, which was a difficult time in America's history. Similar to today's political climate, our nation was divided over issues of peace and war. However, many of America's military were killed or missing in action and their remains were not being brought home to be respectfully buried and honored. In 1988, veterans of the Vietnam War rallied together their families, fellow veterans, and veterans' advocates to organize a demonstration at the Capitol Building in Washington, DC during the Memorial Day weekend. They announced their arrival with the roar of their Harley-Davidsons, a sound not unlike the 1965 bombing campaign against North Vietnam named Operation Rolling Thunder. Approximately 2500 motorcycles participated in this rally, demanding that the U.S. government account for all POW/MIA's. The group became known as Rolling Thunder and each year since has held an annual "Ride for Freedom" to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall. Rolling Thunder Today Rolling Thunder was incorporated as a class 501 C-4 non-profit organization and today has more than 100 chapters throughout the United States, Canada, Australia and Europe. The group is actively involved year-round in promoting legislation to increase veteran benefits and resolve the POW/MIA issue from all wars. They also provide financial support, food, clothing and other essentials to veterans, veterans' families, veterans groups, and women's' crisis centers. Resources: http://dc.about.com/od/specialevents/... Hope you like it!! New videos will be coming out every week. Please SUBSCRIBE & check out my "CHANNEL" for more videos!! Thanks!! Like me on Facebook Page:   / 121604391283279   Enjoy Razzi Photos: http://razzi.me/ATWorldChannel/albums My Blog: http://atworldchannel.blogspot.com/ Follow me on Twitter for daily updates: https://twitter.com/#!/atworldchannel Shmee150 Mercedes Aston Matte marchettino Shmee150 drift acceleration DoctaM3 wheelspin rev Aston Martin" Thomas "Auto Racing" italianstampede alnedsautosound F14BigAl JustinsSupercars TBS30STM 4WheelsofLux alexsmolik ExoticsofLondon London Supercars Race Loud "Lamborghini (Organization)" Ferrari Porsche SuperTrofeoStradale Engine automobiles Lamborghini racing cars Carrera Bmw Audi Mercedes Aston Start Sound Tank Away Mercedes-Benz "BMW In Formula One" Lotus F430 Race Bentley Turbo Gt3 Maserati Rolls Gmt "Aston Martin" Thomas "Auto Racing" Auto Earth Getting Cross Royce "World Live" Exhaust Jaguar "Jaguar Cars" Mclaren Rev Concert Luxury motorcycle V12 Corvette Spider Slr "Ferrari F430" ATWorldChannel EVOTV OptionAuto marchettino RealMCR12 CarsandCoffeeIrvine Shmee150 Mercedes Aston Matte marchettino Shmee150 drift acceleration wheelspin rev Aston Martin" Thomas "Auto Racing" italianstampede alnedsautosound F14BigAl JustinsSupercars TBS30STM 4WheelsofLux alexsmolik ExoticsofLondon DoctaM3 London Supercars Race Loud Chrome