During the early morning hours of November 15, 2011, police officers from the New York Police Department ordered an edict that Occupy Wall Street protesters camping out in Zuccotti Park must vacate immediately. Predictably, many resisted. Here are some scenes from the aftermath – just hours after the orders to evict were issued.
A police officer directs a bus filled with arrested protesters. Multiple buses waited in queue as each bus filled up.
Two arrested protesters chat with police officers tasked with loading the police truck with arrestees.
Two protesters kiss atop a telephone booth as the await the fate of Zuccotti Park.
A group of protesters perch up on a ledge to try to grab a glimpse at what the police are doing.
Police swarm in on protesters who were standing on Broadway. The officers had to clear off the street to make way for morning traffic.
A few tired protesters try to grab some rest as the await the fate of Zuccotti Park.
Contractors work furiously to clean Zuccotti Park.
As the daylight arrived, police officers glanced into the newly cleaned Zuccotti Park. This was the first time in two months the park was not occupied.
Police officers guard a clean – and empty – Zuccotti Park.
A small group of protesters interlocked arms in front of City Hall to prevent members of the media from attending a press conference given by Mayor Michael Bloomberg.
Protesters evicted from Zuccotti Park slept in Foley Square.
