The conservative radio and TV host presides over a gathering at the Lincoln Memorial on the anniversary of Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream” speech
Gathering on the Mall
Evoking Martin Luther King, Jr. and the march on Washington held on August 28, 1963, conservative commentator Glenn Beck summoned Americans to attend an event at the Lincoln Memorial that he dubbed a "Restoring Honor" rally.Greg Miller for TIME
Attendee
Observers are sharply divided over how many participated in the event. Estimates ranged from 300,000 to 650,000. Heather Plaza-Manning, above, is from Riverside, Ill.Greg Miller for TIME
In the Crowd
Though the event surely held appeal to Tea Party activists — in addition to Mr. Beck, the other prominent speaker was former Alaska Governor and Tea Party favorite Sarah Palin — the language of the day focused more on religion and God than on politics.Greg Miller for TIME
Point of View
Klavin Kennedy of Washington DC sells buttons depicting Barack Obama and Martin Luther King, Jr.Greg Miller for TIME
Hot Day on the Mall
During his speech, Beck read from the Gettysburg Address; endorsed the Biblical virtues of faith, hope and charity; and paid homage to Martin Luther King Jr.Greg Miller for TIME
History in the Making
"For too long, this country has wandered in darkness," Mr. Beck said during his speech. "This country has spent far too long worrying about scars and thinking about scars and concentrating on scars. Today, we are going to concentrate on the good things in America."Greg Miller for TIME
Power in Numbers
Asked whether his ability to mobilize so large a crowd meant that he should be considered for a 2012 presidential ticket with Ms. Palin, Mr. Beck replied, "Not a chance. I don't think that I would be electable."Greg Miller for TIME
