Edward R. Murrow Park

Edward R. Murrow Park

Location within Washington, D.C.

Location Washington, D.C.
Coordinates 38°54′00″N 77°02′32″W / 38.9°N 77.0422°W / 38.9; -77.0422Coordinates: 38°54′00″N 77°02′32″W / 38.9°N 77.0422°W / 38.9; -77.0422

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]

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

  1. ↑ "Map of Washington, D.C." (PDF). National Park Service.
  2. ↑ "Places: The Memorial in Context". National Park Service. Retrieved July 19, 2012.
  3. ↑ Greenwell, Megan (April 24, 2009). "IMF Protests Start Small With 75-Person Rally". The Washington Post. Washington, D.C.: The Washington Post Company. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved July 19, 2012.
  4. ↑ "Occupy DC's 'Roving Kabaret'". PBS. Retrieved July 19, 2012.


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