Events tagged with "economic depression"

Historical Events tagged with "economic depression"

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Jarrow March Begins Journey to London

October 5th, 1936 88 years ago

In October 1936, a group of 200 men from Jarrow embarked on a 300-mile march to London to protest against high unemployment rates in their town. The march aimed to highlight the severe crisis faced by the community as a result of the economic downturn. The participants wore uniforms and carried banners, demanding government intervention. The event was organized by the Jarrow Hunger Marchers, marking a key moment in the fight for workers' rights and social welfare reforms.