Occupy DC occupied McPherson Square, only blocks from the White House and Freedom Plaza for 15 months beginning in October of 2011. It was part of a nationwide movement that held the attention of the country for over a year and then disappeared as quickly as it came into being, but not before highlighting the issues of "money is not speech, corporations are not people, only people have Constitutional rights," and demanding the shift of power from the wealthiest 1% of Americans to the underrepresented 99%.
Occupy DC occupied McPherson Square, only blocks from the White House and Freedom Plaza...READ ON
Occupy DC occupied McPherson Square, only blocks from the White House and Freedom Plaza for 15 months beginning in October of 2011. It was part of a nationwide movement that held the attention of the country for over a year and then disappeared as quickly as it came into being, but not before highlighting the issues of "money is not speech, corporations are not people, only people have Constitutional rights," and demanding the shift of power from the wealthiest 1% of Americans to the underrepresented 99%.
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Banjo Youngblood (left) and Jamie Troutman (right) sang the lyrics, "the revolution has just begun," to a boisterous crowd on Freedom Square during the first day of "Occupy DC."
Banjo Youngblood (left) and Jamie Troutman (right) sang the lyrics, "the revolution has...READ ON
Banjo Youngblood (left) and Jamie Troutman (right) sang the lyrics, "the revolution has just begun," to a boisterous crowd on Freedom Square during the first day of "Occupy DC."
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Celeste Zappala and members of "Military Families Speak Out" quietly sat on one side of the square. Her son, who was the first Pennsylvanian guardsman to be killed since World War II, died in 2004 as his unit searched for non-existent weapons of mass destruction in Iraq: "We decided when we buried him that we would keep speaking out. That's what I'm doing here."
Celeste Zappala and members of "Military Families Speak Out" quietly sat on one side of...READ ON
Celeste Zappala and members of "Military Families Speak Out" quietly sat on one side of the square. Her son, who was the first Pennsylvanian guardsman to be killed since World War II, died in 2004 as his unit searched for non-existent weapons of mass destruction in Iraq: "We decided when we buried him that we would keep speaking out. That's what I'm doing here."
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On the first day of Occupy DC protestors prepare to stay for the long haul.
On the first day of Occupy DC protestors prepare to stay for the long haul.
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A mother and son bring their message to Freedom Square.
A mother and son bring their message to Freedom Square.
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Protestors keep vigil outside of the "Tent of Dreams" at McPherson park.
Protestors keep vigil outside of the "Tent of Dreams" at McPherson park.
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Occupy D.C. expected a confrontation with U.S. Park Police after a Monday deadline passed where protestors were supposed to remove bedding material from their tents.
Occupy D.C. expected a confrontation with U.S. Park Police after a Monday deadline passed...READ ON
Occupy D.C. expected a confrontation with U.S. Park Police after a Monday deadline passed where protestors were supposed to remove bedding material from their tents.
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Occupy DC protestors succeed in putting a tarp over the Statue of General James B. McPherson, which they dubbed the "Tent of Dreams."
Occupy DC protestors succeed in putting a tarp over the Statue of General James B....READ ON
Occupy DC protestors succeed in putting a tarp over the Statue of General James B. McPherson, which they dubbed the "Tent of Dreams."
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Occupy D.C.'s overnight construction of a large wooden structure in McPherson Square ended two months of relatively peaceful coexistence with the U.S. Park Police, who said that the building appeared to be a permanent structure and was therefore illegal. Occupy D.C. said that they were building it to protect themselves from increasingly cold weather. Protesters defied repeated orders to abandon the building and take it down. setting the stage for a day long standoff. which ended in 31 arrests and the destruction of the building by the Park Police.
Occupy D.C.'s overnight construction of a large wooden structure in McPherson Square...READ ON
Occupy D.C.'s overnight construction of a large wooden structure in McPherson Square ended two months of relatively peaceful coexistence with the U.S. Park Police, who said that the building appeared to be a permanent structure and was therefore illegal. Occupy D.C. said that they were building it to protect themselves from increasingly cold weather. Protesters defied repeated orders to abandon the building and take it down. setting the stage for a day long standoff. which ended in 31 arrests and the destruction of the building by the Park Police.
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Angry Occupy D.C. protestors scream at U.S. Park Police, who are preparing to arrest demonstrators barricaded in a wooden structure they errected overnight.
Angry Occupy D.C. protestors scream at U.S. Park Police, who are preparing to arrest...READ ON
Angry Occupy D.C. protestors scream at U.S. Park Police, who are preparing to arrest demonstrators barricaded in a wooden structure they errected overnight.
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U.S. Park Police arrest protesors who broke through the police line in an effort to join fellow Occupy D.C. protestors barricaded in a wooden structure they erected in McPherson Square.
U.S. Park Police arrest protesors who broke through the police line in an effort to join...READ ON
U.S. Park Police arrest protesors who broke through the police line in an effort to join fellow Occupy D.C. protestors barricaded in a wooden structure they erected in McPherson Square.
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An Occupy D.C. protestor documents the action on her iPhone.
An Occupy D.C. protestor documents the action on her iPhone.
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Occupy D.C. protesters refuse to leave the wooden shelter they erected, creating a day-long standoff with the U.S. Park Police.
Occupy D.C. protesters refuse to leave the wooden shelter they erected, creating a...READ ON
Occupy D.C. protesters refuse to leave the wooden shelter they erected, creating a day-long standoff with the U.S. Park Police.
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Occupy D.C. protestors wonder what will happen as U.S. Park Police arrive in force.
Occupy D.C. protestors wonder what will happen as U.S. Park Police arrive in force.
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Occupy D.C. protestors remove signs and belongings that police will confiscate from their camp in McPherson Square.
Occupy D.C. protestors remove signs and belongings that police will confiscate from their...READ ON
Occupy D.C. protestors remove signs and belongings that police will confiscate from their camp in McPherson Square.
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An Occupy D.C. protestor tries to figure his next move as U.S. Park Police move through the camp in preparation for removing tents and anything else deemed illegal to keep on federal park property.
An Occupy D.C. protestor tries to figure his next move as U.S. Park Police move through...READ ON
An Occupy D.C. protestor tries to figure his next move as U.S. Park Police move through the camp in preparation for removing tents and anything else deemed illegal to keep on federal park property.
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As the hours wore on, during the inspection, word spread that the US Park Police were removing tents that passed code. Violence erupted throughout the day as police continued to tear down tents and cart away bedding and protestors' belongings, some with trash and dead rats.
As the hours wore on, during the inspection, word spread that the US Park Police were...READ ON
As the hours wore on, during the inspection, word spread that the US Park Police were removing tents that passed code. Violence erupted throughout the day as police continued to tear down tents and cart away bedding and protestors' belongings, some with trash and dead rats.
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Occupy D.C. protestors form a line in an attempt to stop U.S. Park Police from taking the last section of McPherson Square.
Occupy D.C. protestors form a line in an attempt to stop U.S. Park Police from taking the...READ ON
Occupy D.C. protestors form a line in an attempt to stop U.S. Park Police from taking the last section of McPherson Square.
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D.C. activist Debby Churchman prays inside McPherson Square as U.S. Park Police move in to inspect.
D.C. activist Debby Churchman prays inside McPherson Square as U.S. Park Police move in...READ ON
D.C. activist Debby Churchman prays inside McPherson Square as U.S. Park Police move in to inspect.
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An angry protestor yells at U.S. Park Police after getting shoved out of McPherson Square.
An angry protestor yells at U.S. Park Police after getting shoved out of McPherson Square.
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U.S. Park Police on horseback force out the last protestors in McPherson Square.
U.S. Park Police on horseback force out the last protestors in McPherson Square.
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Occupy D.C. protestors try to resist as U.S. Park Police clear out areas of McPherson Square that will be inspected.
Occupy D.C. protestors try to resist as U.S. Park Police clear out areas of McPherson...READ ON
Occupy D.C. protestors try to resist as U.S. Park Police clear out areas of McPherson Square that will be inspected.
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After being evicted from McPherson Square an angry protestor flashes the finger at a U.S. Park Police officer barricading the park.
After being evicted from McPherson Square an angry protestor flashes the finger at a U.S....READ ON
After being evicted from McPherson Square an angry protestor flashes the finger at a U.S. Park Police officer barricading the park.
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An angry protestor looks on in disbelief as it becomes apparent that Occupy DC has lost McPherson park.
An angry protestor looks on in disbelief as it becomes apparent that Occupy DC has lost...READ ON
An angry protestor looks on in disbelief as it becomes apparent that Occupy DC has lost McPherson park.
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U.S. Park Police form a solid wall in front of McPherson Square after evicting the last Occupy D.C. protestors from it.
U.S. Park Police form a solid wall in front of McPherson Square after evicting the last...READ ON
U.S. Park Police form a solid wall in front of McPherson Square after evicting the last Occupy D.C. protestors from it.
Occupy DC occupied McPherson Square, only blocks from the White House and Freedom Plaza for 15 months beginning in October of 2011. It was part of a nationwide movement that held the attention of the country for over a year and then disappeared as quickly as it came into being, but not before highlighting the issues of "money is not speech, corporations are not people, only people have Constitutional rights," and demanding the shift of power from the wealthiest 1% of Americans to the underrepresented 99%.