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Revision as of 15:26, 17 October 2011
This article documents a current event. Information may change rapidly as the event progresses, and initial news reports may be unreliable. The latest updates to this article may not reflect the most current information. (October 2011) |
Occupy Philadelphia | |||
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Part of the "Occupy" protests | |||
Date | 4 October 2011 – present | ||
Location | |||
Caused by | Economic inequality, corporate influence over government, inter alia. | ||
Methods | Demonstration, occupation, protest, street protesters | ||
Status | Ongoing | ||
Casualties and losses | |||
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Occupy Philadelphia is a protest with an aim to overcome corporate greed and the government's neglect of the needs of the people. The protest has taken place at city hall.[1] The rally has been composed of those who are in their 20s as well as some who are in their 60s and 70s.[2]
Chronology of events
- October 4th - First General Assembly at Arch Street Methodist United Church[3]
- October 6th - Second General Assembly [4]
- - First Camp out
- October 6th - Occupation starts with a march[5]
- October 8th - Occupy Philly marches to the Liberty Bell[6]
- October 15th - Occupy Philadelphia continues[7]
See also
References
- ^ "'Occupy Philadelphia' joins 'Occupy Wall Street' effort". Metro. Retrieved 2011-10-16.
- ^ "Occupy Phila.: The who, the why". The Inquirer/Daily News. Retrieved 2011-10-16.
- ^ "Occupy Philly generates mixed opinions". The Temple News. Retrieved 2011-10-16.
- ^ "Occupy Philadelphia - City Hall - October 6". ActivisimNetwork.org. Retrieved 2011-10-16.
- ^ "300 march as Occupy Philly movement begins". CourierPostOnline.com. Retrieved 2011-10-16.
- ^ "Occupy Philly Plans March To Liberty Bell". myfoxphilly.com. Retrieved 2011-10-16.
- ^ "It Is Day Ten Of Occupy Philadelphia". CBS Philly Local. Retrieved 2011-10-16.
External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Occupy Philadelphia.
- Official site
- [1]
- Flickr. [2], Oct. 5-11, 2011, photos by "ellectricity"