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A look at 10 of the biggest protest marches in New York City over the past century and the social change they've facilitated
A look at 10 of the biggest protest marches in New York City over the past century and the social change they've facilitated
Melissa WileyJun 5, 2020, 18:53 IST
Protesters march in Manhattan on June 1, 2020.REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs
Tens of thousands have gathered in New York City and cities across the country to protest in response to the death of George Floyd, a black man, in police custody.
Millions of people have marched through the streets of New York City over time to protest inequality, violence, and demand social change.
Here's a look at some of the biggest protests that have taken place in the city over the last 100 years and how they have impacted change.
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Silent Protest Parade - 1917
Demonstrators march in silence to protest racial violence in New York City on July 28, 1917.
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Peace March - 1967
Protestors holding up banners and signs calling for an end to the Vietnam War on 5th Avenue in New York City on April 15, 1967.
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Stonewall Riots - 1969
A crowd attempts to impede police arrests outside the Stonewall Inn on June 28, 1969.
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Anti-Nuclear March - 1982
People hold up a sign reading "No Nukes" at an anti-nuclear demonstration in New York City's Central Park on June 12, 1982.
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Anti-Iraq War Protest - 2003
Protesters holding a papier-mâché effigy of President Bush on First Avenue at 51st Street during a rally against the Iraq War on February 15, 2003.
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Occupy Wall Street - 2011
An Occupy Wall Street protester climbs a tree in Zuccotti Park on November 17, 2011 in New York City.
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People's Climate March - 2014
Activists walk through Manhattan on September 21, 2014 during the People's Climate March.
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Women's March - 2017
Participants at the Women's March in New York City on January 21, 2017.
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March for Our Lives - 2018
Demonstrators hold signs during the March for Our Lives on March 24, 2018 in New York City.
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Global Climate Strike - 2019
Demonstrators attend the Global Climate Strike in New York on September 20, 2019.
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