Historical Events tagged with "occupy wall street"
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Social Movements & Civil Rights
Beginning of the Occupy Wall Street Movement
September 17th, 2011 13 years ago
The Occupy Wall Street movement commenced in Zuccotti Park, aiming to address economic inequality and corporate influence in politics. Participants highlighted the interests of the '99 percent' against the '1 percent.' The movement attracted a diverse group of protesters advocating for social justice, economic reform, and greater governmental accountability. The encampment garnered significant media attention and became a focal point for discussions around capitalism and democracy.
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