feb 25, 1894 - Organized by Ohio businessman Jacob Coxey, a march of thousands to Washington D.C. begins in Massillon, Ohio. Marchers call on the federal government to take action to alleviate the economic depression by providing the unemployed with worthwhile jobs. Coxey proposed a public works program ("Good Roads Bill"). On reaching Washington, "Coxey's Army" was quickly dispersed by police
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feb 25, 1894
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