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Spawned by Adbusters.com, social media and the Arab Spring, the 'Occupy Wall Street' movement sought to rid politics of money interests. During the protests of September 2011, sympathizers gathered in New York's financial district to picket, upset the status quo and hold discussions. 


The movement spread nationwide and to some international cities still reeling from the 2008 financial crisis. 


Here in New York, people from diverse backgrounds assembled to protest the economic policies that put 1/3rd of the nation's wealth in the hands of 1% of the population. They speak for the 99.


Paddywagons are called in as NYPD officers arrest people on the sidewalk outside the New York County Supreme Court at Foley Square on November 5, 2011. Protestors marched from the Occupy Wall Street encampment at Zuccotti Park to Foley Square to protest P

Paddywagons are called in as NYPD officers arrest people on the sidewalk outside the New York County Supreme Court at Foley Square on November 5, 2011.

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Demonstrators and supporters of the "Occupy Wall Street" movement gather in front of the New York County Supreme Court at Foley Square in New York on October 5, 2011. About 8,000 protesters joined the movement in a march down to Zuccotti Park where the g

Demonstrators and supporters of the "Occupy Wall Street" movement gather in front of the New York County Supreme Court at Foley Square in New York on October 5, 2011.

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'Occupy Wall Street' protestors take to the streets during the May Day protests in New York on May 1, 2012.
'Occupy Wall Street' protestors take to the streets during the May Day protests in New York on May 1, 2012.
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Supporters of the "Occupy Wall Street" movement gather on Wall St. as they protest financial sector greed, government complicity and consumerism on September 19, 2011. The protests are part of an ongoing protest that began on September 17, 2011.
Supporters of the "Occupy Wall Street" movement gather on Wall St. as they protest financial sector greed, government complicity and consumerism on September 19, 2011. The protests are part of an ongoing protest that began on September 17, 2011.
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Occupy Wall Street protestors march toward Canal Street after the eviction of their movement from Zuccotti Park in New York on November 15, 2011.
Occupy Wall Street protestors march toward Canal Street after the eviction of their movement from Zuccotti Park in New York on November 15, 2011.
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Veterans of the U.S. military march in front of the New York Stock Exchange toward Zuccotti Park in New York on November 2, 2011. As members of the 99%, the march is aimed to show solidarity with the Occupy Wall Street movement and protest the hospitaliza

Veterans of the U.S. military march in front of the New York Stock Exchange toward Zuccotti Park in New York on November 2, 2011. As members of the 99%, the march is aimed to show solidarity with the Occupy Wall Street movement.

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A businessman records the "Occupy Wall Street" movement as they gather on Wall St. to protest financial sector greed, government complicity and consumerism on September 19, 2011. The protests are part of an ongoing protest that began on September 17, 2011
A businessman records the "Occupy Wall Street" movement as they gather on Wall St. to protest financial sector greed, government complicity and consumerism on September 19, 2011. The protests are part of an ongoing protest that began on September 17, 2011
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A young woman defies NYPD officers and stands on the steps of the New York County Supreme Court at Foley Square on November 5, 2011. She will later be arrested. Protestors marched from the Occupy Wall Street encampment at Zuccotti Park to Foley Square to

A young woman defies NYPD officers and stands on the steps of the New York County Supreme Court at Foley Square on November 5, 2011. She will later be arrested.

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Protesters of the "Occupy Wall Street" movement celebrate as an announcement allowing them to stay in Zuccotti Park is made on the morning of October 14, 2011. Mayor Bloomberg and Brookfield Properties (the owners of the park) had given protesters until 7

Protesters of the "Occupy Wall Street" movement celebrate as an announcement allowing them to stay in Zuccotti Park is made on the morning of October 14, 2011.

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Businessmen walk past sleeping supporters of the "Occupy Wall Street" in Zuccotti Park on September 21, 2011. The protests are part of an ongoing protest that began on September 17, 2011.
Businessmen walk past sleeping supporters of the "Occupy Wall Street" in Zuccotti Park on September 21, 2011. The protests are part of an ongoing protest that began on September 17, 2011.
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Supporters of the "Occupy Wall Street" movement demonstrate topless at Zuccotti Park in New York's Financial District on September 21, 2011. The protests are part of an ongoing protest that began on September 17, 2011.
Supporters of the "Occupy Wall Street" movement demonstrate topless at Zuccotti Park in New York's Financial District on September 21, 2011. The protests are part of an ongoing protest that began on September 17, 2011.
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A protestor climbs a tree at Zuccotti Park during the Occupy Wall Street march on Wall Street in New York on November 17, 2011.
A protestor climbs a tree at Zuccotti Park during the Occupy Wall Street march on Wall Street in New York on November 17, 2011.
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FDNY medics tend to a sleeping and sick Occupy Wall Street protester in Zuccotti Park, New York on November 16, 2011. After a forced eviction from the park on Nov. 15, some protesters remained but under new rules from the city and Brookfied Properties, th

FDNY medics tend to a sleeping and sick Occupy Wall Street protester in Zuccotti Park, New York on November 16, 2011.

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NYPD police officers and Brookfield Properties private security personnel stand guard at Zuccotti Park after the Occupy Wall Street movement is evicted from the area in New York on November 15, 2011.
NYPD police officers and Brookfield Properties private security personnel stand guard at Zuccotti Park after the Occupy Wall Street movement is evicted from the area in New York on November 15, 2011.
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NYPD police officers and Occupy Wall Street protestors face off in front of City Hall after the eviction of their movement from Zuccotti Park in New York on November 15, 2011.
NYPD police officers and Occupy Wall Street protestors face off in front of City Hall after the eviction of their movement from Zuccotti Park in New York on November 15, 2011.
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NYPD police officers and Occupy Wall Street protestors face off along the perimeter of Zuccotti Park after the early-morning eviction of their movement from Zuccotti Park in New York on November 15, 2011.
NYPD police officers and Occupy Wall Street protestors face off along the perimeter of Zuccotti Park after the early-morning eviction of their movement from Zuccotti Park in New York on November 15, 2011.
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Protestors sit and refuse to move during the Occupy Wall Street march on Wall Street in New York on November 17, 2011.
Protestors sit and refuse to move during the Occupy Wall Street march on Wall Street in New York on November 17, 2011.
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Protestors link arms to form a human chain during the Occupy Wall Street march on Wall Street in New York on November 17, 2011.
Protestors link arms to form a human chain during the Occupy Wall Street march on Wall Street in New York on November 17, 2011.
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An NYPD officer enters her squad car during the Occupy Wall Street march on Wall Street in New York on November 17, 2011.
An NYPD officer enters her squad car during the Occupy Wall Street march on Wall Street in New York on November 17, 2011.
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NYPD officers holding tear gas walk during the Occupy Wall Street march on Wall Street in New York on November 17, 2011.
NYPD officers holding tear gas walk during the Occupy Wall Street march on Wall Street in New York on November 17, 2011.
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Protesters and NYPD officers clash on the streets of New York's financial district.

Protesters and NYPD officers clash on the streets of New York's financial district.

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Episcopal Bishop, George Packard, is arrested in Downtown Manhattan, New York on September 17, 2012. Due to the 'Occupy Wall Street' 1-year anniversary, security has been tightened and access to many areas restricted.
Episcopal Bishop, George Packard, is arrested in Downtown Manhattan, New York on September 17, 2012. Due to the 'Occupy Wall Street' 1-year anniversary, security has been tightened and access to many areas restricted.
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A man is arrested during the 'Occupy Wall Street' May Day protests in New York on May 1, 2012.
A man is arrested during the 'Occupy Wall Street' May Day protests in New York on May 1, 2012.
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Protestors are arrested and put into paddy-wagons during the Occupy Wall Street march on Wall Street in New York on November 17, 2011.
Protestors are arrested and put into paddy-wagons during the Occupy Wall Street march on Wall Street in New York on November 17, 2011.
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'Occupy Wall Street' protestors take to the streets during the May Day protests in New York on May 1, 2012.
'Occupy Wall Street' protestors take to the streets during the May Day protests in New York on May 1, 2012.
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