Edward R. Murrow Park Explained

Edward R. Murrow Park
Map:	United States Washington, D.C. central#USA
Location:	Washington, D.C.
Coords:	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] This National Park site is associated with World War II^[2] and named after the 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 during the Occupy D.C. movement^[4]

Notes and References

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