Coxey's Army was a landmark protest in American history, organized by Jacob Coxey, a businessman and reformer from Ohio. In the wake of the economic depression that began in the early 1890s, rampant unemployment and poor working conditions galvanized many Americans to take action. Starting in March, Coxey and his supporters embarked on a march from Massillon, Ohio, to the nation's capital, covering hundreds of miles by foot and train. Their objective was to demand that the federal government provide jobs through a public works program funded by issuing paper money. As they traveled, hundreds of supporters joined, and by the time they reached Washington, they represented a cross-section of the discontented working class.Upon their arrival in Washington, D.C., on May 1, Coxey and his followers attempted to present their demands directly to Congress. They marched towards the Capitol and were met with a significant police presence, which had been ordered to prevent their demonstration. The marchers set up a camp at a nearby vacant lot and attempted to lobby lawmakers. However, their efforts were met with resistance, and many participants were arrested for trespassing. Despite the setbacks, the event marked a pivotal moment in the American labor movement and heightened public awareness of the plight of the unemployed, reflecting the growing dissatisfaction with social and economic inequalities.