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Coxey

American  
[kok-see] / ˈkɒk si /

noun

  1. Jacob Sechler 1854–1951, U.S. political reformer: led a group of unemployed marchers Coxey'sarmy in 1894 from Ohio to Washington, D.C., to petition Congress for legislation to create jobs and relieve poverty.


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In recognition of this principle, on May 1, 1944, Coxey was invited by Congress to read his petition on the steps of the Capitol, 50 years after his first attempt.

From Time Jun. 30, 2017

Told about the diagnosis, Coxey said the death certificate blamed asphyxiation.

From Slate Sep. 21, 2015

Upon their arrival, not only were their cries for federal relief ignored, but Coxey and several other marchers were arrested for trespassing on the grass outside the U.S.

From Textbooks Dec. 30, 2014

My thanks to Coxey for his answer, and to the many other folks who participated.

From Forbes Feb. 22, 2012

The time was when many of them shouted for Henry George and "General" Coxey as vociferously as they now shout for Bryan.

From Notes of an Itinerant Policeman by Josiah Flynt

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