Story highlights Pence will be the first vice president to ever address the march in person in its 43-year historyPresidents Ronald Reagan and George W. Bush addressed the event via telephone but did not attendWashington (CNN) Vice President Mike Pence will address Friday's March for Life in person, a first for a sitting vice president in the event's 43-year history. Just told them I look forward to addressing National @March_for_Life on Friday," Pence said in a tweet Thursday night. pic.twitter.com/vLSO9TOXKY — Vice President Pence (@VP) January 26, 2017Marc Lotter, a spokesman for the vice president, said Pence would appear in person. "We are very pleased to welcome Vice President Mike Pence to speak at this year's March for Life. His appearance marks a historic moment for the pro-life movement as Vice President Pence will be the first vice president or president to speak at the March for Life," Jeanne Mancini, president of the March for Life, said in a statement.

Source: CNN January 27, 2017 00:18 UTC