Episode 2 of 2
Arrival in Washington
- When
- April 30, 1894
- Where
- Washington, D.C.
Coxey's Army reached Washington, D.C., on April 30, 1894, with numbers growing to 500.
The march reached Washington, D.C., on April 30, 1894, with numbers growing to 500. Coxey addressed a crowd of supporters from the steps of the United States Capitol. Although the march was ultimately unsuccessful, it is notable as the first protest march on Washington, D.C.
Sources
- Coxey's Army Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-05
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