Historical Events tagged with "protest march"
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Protest March Against Mobilization in Athens
A large-scale protest erupted in Athens against rumors of forced mobilization of Greek workers for labor in Germany. Demonstrators clashed with Axis occupation forces and collaborationist police, illustrating the rising tension and opposition to the occupation. The protests highlighted the grievances of the Greek populace and their resistance to the demands of the Axis powers.
Continue ReadingCoxey's Army Marches to Washington, D.C.
Coxey's Army was a protest march organized by Jacob Coxey, a businessman from Ohio, demanding government action to alleviate unemployment during the economic depression. Departing from Massillon, Ohio, it aimed to reach Washington, D.C., to present a petition for the government to create jobs through public works projects. The march consisted of about 500 individuals, many of whom were unemployed workers and their families who rallied for economic reform and the construction of roads to stimulate job growth.
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