Edward R. Murrow Park
| Edward R. Murrow Park | |
|---|---|
 The park in January 2018 | |
  Location within Washington, D.C. | |
| Location | Washington, D.C. |
| Coordinates | 38°54′00″N 77°02′32″W / 38.9°N 77.0422°WCoordinates: 38°54′00″N 77°02′32″W / 38.9°N 77.0422°W |
Edward R. Murrow Park is a park located in Washington, D.C. at the corner of H Street NW and 18th Street NW.[1] The National Park site is related to World War II,[2] and is named after journalist Edward R. Murrow.
Events[]
In April 2009, a group of activists gathered at the park to protest the International Monetary Fund and World Bank.[3] In 2011, the park served as a protest site as part of Occupy D.C.[4]
References[]
- ^ "Map of Washington, D.C." (PDF). National Park Service.
- ^ "Places: The Memorial in Context". National Park Service. Retrieved July 19, 2012.
- ^ Greenwell, Megan (April 24, 2009). "IMF Protests Start Small With 75-Person Rally". The Washington Post. Washington, D.C. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved July 19, 2012.
- ^ "Occupy DC's 'Roving Kabaret'". PBS. Retrieved July 19, 2012.
External links[]
Media related to Edward R. Murrow Park at Wikimedia Commons
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