Clara Hull, 14, joins more than 200 demonstrators at a candlelight vigil supporting Cindy Sheehan, Aug. 17, 2005, in San Francisco. From left are Prudence Hull, Clara Hull, Shannon Yoshikawa and Greta Hull. Sheehan, whose son died in Iraq last year, is camped outside President Bush's Crawford, Texas, ranch demanding a chance to speak with the president.
Crawford, Texas
"Peace mom" Cindy Sheehan of Vacaville, Calif., leads a candlelight vigil under the harsh glare of the news media at her anti-war roadside encampment near President Bush's ranch in Crawford, Texas, Aug. 17, 2005. From Los Angeles to Paris, more than 1,400 such ceremonies were planned, calling for an end to the war with Iraq.
Bellevue, Wash.
A vigil organized by a local MoveOn.org representative is held in downtown Bellevue, Wash., Aug. 17, 2005. Over 200 protesters gathered to show their support of Cindy Sheehan and their disappointment with the U.S. war with Iraq. About two dozen people gathered on the other side of the street to show their support of U.S. troops in Iraq.
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
Abe Binder, center, places a candle in the middle of a circle of approximately 60 people during a candlelight vigil in support of Cindy Sheehan, Aug. 17, 2005, in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
Los Angeles
Dana Anderson, 6, holds up a sign as she joins hundreds of other protesters in support of Cindy Sheehan during a candlelight vigil in the Studio City section of Los Angeles, Aug. 17, 2005. Sheehan, mother of Army Spc. Casey Sheehan, who was killed in Iraq, started her roadside vigil Aug. 6 near President Bush's ranch in Crawford, Texas.
Long Beach, Calif.
Standing next to a flag-draped coffin, resident Jeff Perrin, right, holds up two torches during a candlelight vigil, Aug. 17, 2005, in Long Beach, Calif.
Las Vegas
Gracie Winters, 16, participates in a candlelight vigil in Las Vegas, Aug. 17, 2005. Thousands around the nation gathered in solidarity with Crawford, Texas, protester Cindy Sheehan.
Knoxville, Tenn.
A child holding candles walks along a line of protest signs arranged on the ground during a candlelight vigil, Aug. 17, 2005, at Volunteer Landing in Knoxville, Tenn.
Boulder, Colo.
American Legion member Walter Plywaski, right, a veteran against the Iraq war, holds up a sign while watching people gather for a candlelight vigil near the Boulder County Courthouse, Aug. 17, 2005, in Boulder, Colo.
Independence, Mo.
People gather in a circle for prayer in front of the statue of President Harry Truman in Independence, Mo., to protest the war in Iraq and in support of Cindy Sheehan, Aug. 17, 2005.
Canandaigua, N.Y.
Anti-war protester Joan Harrison holds a sign showing photos of her grandchildren as she participates in a candlelight vigil, Aug. 17, 2005, outside the Ontario County Court House in Canandaigua, N.Y.
Wilkes-Barre, Pa.
Gary Muchler, right, attempts to disrupt a rally supporting Cindy Sheehan and criticizing President Bush as he grabs for a sign held by Robert Griffin, Aug. 17, 2005, on Public Square in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. The rally was part of a national observance for Sheehan's vigil in Texas.
Charleston, W.Va.
Sandy Fisher, 62, right, looks over a banner that has a list of solders who have lost their lives in the war in Iraq, during a candlelight vigil, Aug. 17, 2005, in Charleston, W.Va.
Washington, D.C.
Judy Cohn, left, and Norman Bott, right, take part in a candlelight vigil in support of Cindy Sheehan, who lost her son in Iraq, in front of the White House, Aug. 17, 2005, in Washington.
Seattle
Daniela Vidal, left, of Seattle, watches her candle burn on the hilltop at the candlelight vigil held at Gas Works Park on Lake Union in Seattle.
Flagstaff, Ariz.
Peter Smith and Deb Epperson stand on the lawn of City Hall in Flagstaff, Ariz., during a candlelight vigil, Aug. 17, 2005.
Portland, Ore.
A candle burns during vigil showing support for Cindy Sheehan, Aug. 17, 2005, in Portland, Ore.