Stunning photos from inside the Women's March, which saw hundreds of thousands protesters descend on DC

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Gloria Steinem greets protesters at the barricades before speaking at the Women's March on Washington.

Hundreds of thousands of men and women joined the Women's March on Washington on a crisp Saturday morning the day after Donald Trump was sworn in as the 45th President of the US.

The march aims to bring together women across diverse backgrounds and send a bold message to the new administration that they will not be ignored or have their rights stomped on.

People carried signs with calls for gender equality and anti-Trump statements, though the rally's organizers have insisted the demonstration is more pro-women than anti-Trump. Many sported pink knitted beanies called "pussy hats," a symbol of solidarity among the protestors. One city official told the Associated Press that turnout estimates are now at 500,000 - up from the 200,000 who were originally expected to come.

These stunning and soon to be iconic photos show what it was like to be there.

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We'll be updating this post as more photos come in.