On Sept. 17, 2011, members of Occupy Wall Street (OWS) started camping out in Zuccotti Park in Manhattan’s financial district, and since then the movement has spread to 1,500 cities. One of its most enduring icons has been the Guy Fawkes mask, popularized by the graphic novel and film V for Vendetta and a constant presence at protests worldwide.
Occupy Wall Street, One Year Later: A History in Masks
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Occupy Wall Street protestors dance and sing during a concert given by Tom Morello, former lead singer of the band "Rage Against the Machine," in Foley Square on September 16, 2012 in New York City.