Coxey's Army

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Set against the backdrop of the 1893 economic depression, the narrative follows Jacob S. Coxey, a businessman and Populist leader, who rallies the unemployed and discontented to march from Ohio to Washington, D.C. His aim is to demand government-funded jobs for the struggling populace. The march culminates in a chaotic confrontation at the Capitol, leading to Coxey and his associate Carl Browne's arrest. As the movement gains momentum, other groups inspired by Coxey join the cause, showcasing the era's widespread discontent and the struggle for economic justice.